The twin factors of blocked achievement and prejudice, make it difficult for the police to function in ghetto neighborhoods. The very small percentage of minority representation on some police forces, and the absence of personal contact by foot patrols, have often led to situations where tensions between the police and the public results in civil disorders. If you really think about it, where riots have broken out, there is usually an incident between police officers and minority residents has often behind the cause of it all. To support this theory, take a look at the riots in Ferguson, Missouri after the murder of black teenager by a white police officer, Mike Brown. Riots, looting and crime lasted for a number of days around major cities.
