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What can be done to stop police brutality in America?

I.Elizabeth
Answered: Mar 26, 2018

There is a lot that can be done to stop police brutality in America and most of it starts with the police departments themselves. America’s police departments must radically diversify. This...Read More

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Have you ever witnessed police abuse of power or misconduct?

L.Steven
Answered: Feb 27, 2018

I have not personally witnessed police brutality, misconduct, or abuse of power but I do believe it exists. Although cell phone videos and police body cameras can not capture the whole story, I...Read More

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Under what circumstances can police brutality be justified?

I.Elizabeth
Answered: Mar 26, 2018

I think the answer to this question may lie in the 14th amendment to the Constitution but as we all surely know, many court cases have interpreted the law differently over the years.
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How far can police go to subdue a suspect before they are being accused of brutality?

L.Steven
Answered: Feb 27, 2018

A police officer is supposed to exert the least amount of force necessary to subdue a suspect. As soon as a police officer exerts unnecessary force, it may be considered police...Read More

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Is police protality really that bad in the United States (when compared with other Countries)?

L.Steven
Answered: Feb 27, 2018

Police brutality has always been an issue in the United States, especially in the context of race relations between law enforcement and communities of color. The United States has a bad history...Read More

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Under what grounds can I shoot a police officer in self-defense?

I.Elizabeth
Answered: Mar 26, 2018

Under what grounds can I shoot a police officer in self-defense? Legally speaking, you can shoot a police officer in self-defense but self-defense laws are complicated and include provisions for...Read More

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What is the important step that needs to be taken to improve community-police relations in America?

I.Elizabeth
Answered: Mar 26, 2018

There is not just one step that needs to be taken to improve community-police relations in America. As a first step however, the police have to establish a much better relationship and trust with...Read More

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Why is black on black crime not protested as much by African Americans?

I.Elizabeth
Answered: Mar 26, 2018

I don’t think there is much difference between black on black crime vs white on white crime. Statistics show crime victims usually know their attackers and the numbers are surprisingly...Read More

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What do you think about the way people describe police brutality?

I.Elizabeth
Answered: Mar 26, 2018

I think the way people describe police brutality is sometimes justified, sometimes exaggerated, and sometimes misunderstood. With cell phone videos and audio capabilities being used to capture...Read More

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How can people report police brutality without endangering themselves?

L.Steven
Answered: Feb 27, 2018

The best way to report police brutality without putting yourself in danger is to wait to report until you are in a safe location. This means do not approach the offending officer during or...Read More

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How do you deal with the trauma caused by police brutality?

L.Steven
Answered: Feb 27, 2018

I think you need to deal with the trauma caused by police brutality in the same way you would deal with other types of trauma. For those directly affected by police brutality, they may benefit...Read More

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How common is it for police officers to report on a fellow officer for misconduct?

L.Steven
Answered: Feb 27, 2018

It is not common for police officers to report their fellow officers for misconduct but it does happen, especially in particularly egregious cases. When Officer Frank Serpico testified against...Read More

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Is it ignorant to think that all of George Zimmerman's supporters are racist?

I.Elizabeth
Answered: Mar 26, 2018

No, I do not believe it is ignorant to think that all of George Zimmerman’s supporters are racist. I actually have a tendency to agree with you. George Zimmerman was found not guilty but he...Read More

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Is it legal for the police to shoot somebody who is pregnant?

I.Elizabeth
Answered: Mar 26, 2018

The police can shoot anyone for good cause. It does not matter if it is a pregnant woman, a disabled person in a wheel chair, or a suspect in a crime. The same rules apply. The U.S. Supreme Court...Read More

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What are the implications of the militarization of America's police forces?

I.Elizabeth
Answered: Mar 26, 2018

Some studies show that an increase in military aid to communities in the form of non-lethal excess equipment (such as night-vision goggles, other gear and computers) has led to an increase in...Read More

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