Police riot

Hong Kong Police Force in Kowloon, a talented leader and a policeman who have done tremendously good work during the 1967 riots and had been decorated with the Colonial Police Medal for Meritorious Service in 1968, was found controlling assets over HK$4.3 million in 1973; those money altogether worth nearly six times of his salary between mid-1952 and mid-1973. According to the clause 10 in the Hong Kong anti-corruption law, he was given seven-day…

enforcement and their communities. This often times accuses police of racial discrimination in the workplace. I found books, news articles, and academic journals, that helped support my view on the situation. The purpose of me writing this research paper is that, I will be bringing attention to the fact that the media is portraying all law enforcement as officers that discriminate against people, based on their race and causing tension between the police and their communities. Media’s Portal …

American police officers are the backbone of homeland security. By enforcing the laws and protecting the people of the United States, police officers can be considered the nation’s guardians. To justify their importance, a “thin blue line” concept of the American flag has been created to signify what police officers protect. The flag also represents the barrier between anarchy and a civilized society, and respect for decency and lawlessness. The blue color represents justice, vigilance, and…

projectiles at officers in riot gear who fired non-lethal rounds at demonstrators refusing to disperse.” Kimini Gray Riots. image in 2013 after 16 year old Kimani Gray was killed by police because of allegedly pointing a handgun at them, Brooklyn experienced a surge of riots. According to the New York Daily News, A crowd of 200 people, left a vigil site chanting, “NYPD, KKK, how many kids did you kill today.” “things quickly got out of hand as some protesters tried to climb on police…

following the Newark Riots. The exosystem also interferes greatly because the government, political systems, laws, educational and economic systems were interconnected leading up to the riots and after. In an attempt to fight back against discrimination and injustice, the citizens of Newark were punished and remain so in a place that is physically, emotionally, and mentally broken down. Developing an alternative perspective regarding diversity, has allowed me to gain a better understanding of my…

In the fast pace action motion picture End of Watch, two south Los Angeles Police Department co-workers fight to keep the streets safe of harm. Officer Taylor and Officer Z are life long friends who are the star patrol unit at their police department. The two are both family men who juggle this insanely dangerous career just to keep a roof over their heads. While on patrol one afternoon, the two officers pull over a driver for a traffic violation. The simple violation leads to Z almost taking a…

When a police siren goes off in the neighborhood or city we as a community wonder what’s happening. We try not to get as irritated but at least we’re not the ones in danger. Many officers risk their lives on the daily. Protect and serve was the motto to many officers as some became corrupt and starting doing things under the color of law. There have been many arguments over the use of necessary force and brutal force towards police. Almost every day police face danger while carrying out their…

a huge impact on policing. Several chains of events sparked the impact. Starting with professionalizing the police. Both thru administration and academic degree requirements. They came to the realization that the justice system required more professionalism in order to maintain the peace as well as enforce the laws of the land. Laws always have to be followed but keeping the peace was police main goal. Following those events, they also added a systemic approach to crime. Following a system would…

Weapons of War on the Streets of America There once was a time when police work consisted of investigation, gathering evidence, and making an arrest based on that evidence. Today, the role of police officers is much different. Many people living in the United States are now fearful of police officers and for very good reasons. Reading the news daily, one is sure to find a story involving the murder of a civilian by a police officer. Sadly, this is becoming more and more common with little being…

suburbs of Ferguson, Missouri. Michael Brown, eighteen, was shot six times by a police officer, generating many multifarious protests worldwide, creating awareness over racism. In “Taking Sides in Ferguson,” written by Noah C. Rothman, he discusses how the media unrepentantly chose a side, and only presenting to the public what they want the public to know. Although the police were claimed to be an immense cause for the riots, Rothman also articulates the argument that the media was exorbitantly…