The situation perplexing me at this very moment does not involve the trite subject(s) that might seem to saturate most teenage minds like dating, obtaining the most likes on social media, attending the most parties, etc. The idea that captivates my attention is the impregnable desire to make the world a better place for all individuals. I feel especially strongly about this considering our present state of affairs in America, where African American males are deliberately shot down concluding in no significant consequence for the guilty. Black communities have especially been subjected to violence by the American police force. Since the terrible shooting of Trayvon Martin in 2012 there has been an unfathomable swell of reported police brutality
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Naturally, police recognize that their jobs are life threatening, as they potentially could get severely injured or hurt dealing with criminals. However, criminals – no matter their race – do not represent the African American community, but the police do represent the government! Innocent African American citizens today are all at the risk of the police brutality and or killings. When harmless, unarmed people are killed, they are essentially murdered by the agents of the government whose job is to represent them and uphold the values of the people. This police brutality issue we face today represents a failure of government! The best way to combat this police brutality is through the use of our legal court system. If our police consistently get sued for their overuse of power then that will force them to fight the issue of police brutality. In addition, the use of wearable camera technology is a practical way to reduce police brutality. Not only would this protect the citizen, but it would also add an additional layer of protection for the cop. These cameras would keep the police in orderly conduct in fear of violating police protocol because they would be recording and videoing the scene. Similarly, this method of surveillance is effective because traffic surveillance by video cameras is incredibly effective at forcing drivers to obey the rules of the roads. Requiring police officers to wear these cameras will do the
Naturally, police recognize that their jobs are life threatening, as they potentially could get severely injured or hurt dealing with criminals. However, criminals – no matter their race – do not represent the African American community, but the police do represent the government! Innocent African American citizens today are all at the risk of the police brutality and or killings. When harmless, unarmed people are killed, they are essentially murdered by the agents of the government whose job is to represent them and uphold the values of the people. This police brutality issue we face today represents a failure of government! The best way to combat this police brutality is through the use of our legal court system. If our police consistently get sued for their overuse of power then that will force them to fight the issue of police brutality. In addition, the use of wearable camera technology is a practical way to reduce police brutality. Not only would this protect the citizen, but it would also add an additional layer of protection for the cop. These cameras would keep the police in orderly conduct in fear of violating police protocol because they would be recording and videoing the scene. Similarly, this method of surveillance is effective because traffic surveillance by video cameras is incredibly effective at forcing drivers to obey the rules of the roads. Requiring police officers to wear these cameras will do the