Why Do We Need Police Brutality?

Police Brutality is defined as the use of excessive or unnecessary force by police when dealing with civilians. What the dictionary does not state is that lives are lost, families are ripped apart, and innocent people are killed every year. Officers are made to enforce the law, and protect the citizens from harmful situations, not to use force indiscriminately in situations that could be managed in many other ways. The topic of police brutality needs to be brought up more as a situation that needs to be fixed and addressed by the public and government-like figures. Many of the police brutality reports have said to be based a lot on race. In new York alone 80% of the documented cases were in Black and Latino parts of the city. “Racial minorities-
They are responsible for enforcing the laws and making sure citizens are protected like, giving speeding tickets, parking tickets and enforcing the law. Hurting the innocent and ripping apart families and teenagers are not a part of their line of work. This makes some citizens question their humanity. The officer is allowed to use force on someone and is taught procedures to follow that insures they do not mistreat their power. There are 5 general levels of force they are allowed to use, each with a different scenario. In the first case they may request license or I.D, next comes a firm verbal response or a firm grip on the shoulder or arm of the person causing resistance. If the suspect is noncompliance, officers are allowed to go into headlocks, wristlocks, or fingerholds. Force against the officer gets the effect of hitting or kicking from the police or even pepper spray, or Taser guns. The last step is Lethal force, this is only used if the suspect in hold is threatening the life of the police in any way. In no way of any sort are the police allowed to use a weapon
Officers can be required to take more training then they are now. Going through trials to see how they deal in stressful situations that will make them think irrationally can be a good start. “Bad” officers must be fired, they could be toxic and dangerous. Officers can be required to earn 4-year degrees. Statistics have shown that people with longer school degrees have a clearer mindset and can think better in different situations using problem solving skills. More women officers can be a big help also. Statistics say they are more professional, less brutal, and just as effective. Women now only make up, if any, 12% of the police force. Not only making changes to the way police are trained will help, but changes from the people who have the power to make those changes will also help. People like community organizers can speak up. State Governments like the district attorneys, judges and mayors can have a say. The President of the United States can address the situation and even the Federal Bureau of