The bystander effect is a phenomenon where people are less likely to help if others are present. According to a survey done by the US Department of Justice, 84% of police officers have stated that they’ve directly witnessed a fellow officer using more force during an arrest than was necessary.
II. Lead into topic:
This is a jarring statistic because it shows just how easy police officers find it to use force, and how much they can get caught up in the moment, which leads to cases of extreme police brutality.
III. Justification of topic:
A. Statement of significance:
The topic of police brutality is one that is especially important because so often, you see headlines that make the news where another person that is often a part of a minority
II. Lead into topic:
This is a jarring statistic because it shows just how easy police officers find it to use force, and how much they can get caught up in the moment, which leads to cases of extreme police brutality.
III. Justification of topic:
A. Statement of significance:
The topic of police brutality is one that is especially important because so often, you see headlines that make the news where another person that is often a part of a minority