In my opinion limiting the power of the police to use deadly force would not make their job more difficult. My belief is based in part on the fact that not all situations call for the use of deadly force and sometimes it is the officer’s reaction that results in their use of deadly and not the action of the suspect. For example, Officer Betty Shelby claimed that she was temporarily death when she shot the unarmed Terence Crutcher (Wagner & Wagner, 2016). It wasn’t so much Terence Crutcher’s actions as his hands were visible and he was surrounded by other officers when he was shot and killed.
Also, limiting the power of police can create a balance between the community and the police department, especially in minority communities which are
Also, limiting the power of police can create a balance between the community and the police department, especially in minority communities which are