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being arrested over a parking tickets was ridiculous. but since it is Princeton’s police department policy officers technically had the right to arrest her. Handcuffing people to tables when they have been taken into custody is supposed to happen. Dr. Perry should not have had to go through the humiliation of being arrested over parking tickets but a police departments’ policy is something officers must follow. So if anything is wrong it is people being able to be arrested over parking tickets.…

Ethical standards in police work are stressed upon new officers from the first day on the job. Police departments have several ways to encourage ethics among their recruits because they are a necessary part of life. First and foremost is the oath of office that officers take. In the article by Timothy Roufa in Ethics in Law Enforcement and Policing, maintain that “[w]hen officers fail to do what is right, and especially when they do what is clearly and blatantly wrong, they erode the public…

July 17th 2014. It all started when the police officers approached Mr. Garner about selling untaxed cigarettes and tried making an arrest. Eric Garner then tried to explain to the law enforcement officers that he hasn’t done anything. As the officer tried to make an arrest with resistance from the victim, he then wrapped his arm around the 43 year old’s neck. Remember, there are two officers on the scene. As one officer chokes Eric, the other officer then start pushing his head into the ground.…

entrusted to the police officer of the state, who use it or personal gain. There are many factors that contribute to the inability of controlling the said corruption as pointed out by Klockars and associates (Lyman,…

Police Brutality: The Use of Excessive Force or De-Escalation When is murder inflicted by a police officer justified? There have been thousands of police killings in the last ten years, but for some reason only fifty-four officers faced charges. (Kindy, “Thousands Dead, Few Prosecuted”) When it comes to police brutality, it seems minorities are the ones affected the most. “Police brutality is a daily occurrence across the USA, most of it inflicted in the form of a few extra blows, punches, or…

Promises from Some Police Officers are Just an Illusion There is a very crucial dilemma concerning our country today. Police brutality is an issue that has been going on for over 25 years! So many incidents and terrible situations have resulted in this long period of time. It is truly insane that all of these issues have happened for this long. When a police officer becomes an officer they must agree to a promise of protecting the community but yet not all of these officers comply with this…

of excessive force by means of intimidation by a police officer. Throughout the years, police have always abused the power entrusted to them. However, it hasn’t taken the country by storm like it has in recent years. There have been many accusations made about the use of excessive force by the U.S police department. For example, in July 2014, on Staten Island, NY, Eric Garner died while being placed under arrest while the police officer was implementing a “chokehold” as a form of restraint…

local and national news. The stories of Eric Garner, Michael Brown, and Laquan McDonald has shocked many people, including myself. Police officers should be trained professionals who are supposed to serve and protect the public. As a citizen, I want to know that the police are protecting all citizens but it is hard watching the news and seeing how police officers are killing unarmed men and women, when it is unnecessary. After the shooting and death of Trayvon Martin it seemed as if the news…

that’s against there is a group in favor. A march was done in support of police officers on December 19. Supporters wearing shirts that stated, “ I…

police brutality against someone. In fact Police officers have reasoning for what they do. On September 16, 2016, Terence Crutcher was pulled over by a Police Officer in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was asked to step out of his vehicle and put his hands on the back of his head. At first terence obeyed the Officers requests, but then he started reaching in his pocket without the officers request and started backing up towards his car. Betty Shelby(The officer responding to the call) still told him to…