Search & Seizure
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A 9 page paper that discusses the debate between protecting society and avoiding police harassment as it relates to the search and seizure issue. The writer argues that the only answer resides in interdependence of the separate 'agencies' (community and police) with each other. The paper explores the issue based on a history of the use of search and seizure, the making of the exclusionary law and the 1995 loosening of that law, and how police and individuals can solve the issue through community involvement. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Searsiez.wps

Police Brutality
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In 5 pages, the author argues that people generally form their opinions from the media about police brutality. The well-known example of the Rodney King incident is used to show that the media is biased in their portrayal of the police. The media left out footage of the tape that was both important and necessary in showing what King did before the police beat him. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PCpolbru.doc

Police Brutality
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This 5 page paper takes a look at New York City’s finest at its not so fine moments in recent history. The Luima and Diallo cases are noted in the context of statistics relayed by Amnesty International. Ideas as to why brutality among officers occurs is explored through a look at studies on the subject. The paper begins by looking at Serpico’s experience when he uncovered corruption in the sixties. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA38NYPD.rtf

Police Brutality
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Twelve sources are reviewed in this 11 page paper. In compiling literature on the topic, several variables seem relevant in a discussion on police corruption and brutality. These are loyalty, cynicism, contributory factors of 'police culture' as well as the handling of complaints by officials. Recommendations are made in several of the articles.
Filename: Polbrut.rtf

Police Brutality: The Complainant's Perspective
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A 6 page paper discussing police brutality from the perspective of those acted against. There is no question that problems exist and we must strive to arrive at solutions. Police operate in dangerous and unpredictable conditions, and even the best can be allowed to have human moments. Those human moments, however, should not be ending in bloodshed and ruined lives of the innocent. Police also need to remember that their job is law enforcement and not that of punishment for breaking the law. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSPoliceB1.wps

Police Brutality: The Reality of Necessary Force
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This 5 page paper considers the issue of police brutality, the use of necessary force, and the claims made within the minority population that police officers use excessive force when dealing with the criminal behaviors of some minorities. This paper also considers the impacts of police brutality in light of issues like the Rodney King beating for public policy decision-making. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHpolbru.wps

Police Psychology And Violence Against Minorities
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Using the historic case of the Rodney King beatings as an example, this 3 page essay attempts to shed some light on police racism and the intrinsic reasons for their hostile actions. In turn, the writer also explains the resulting reasons for minority distrust of police in general. No Bibliography.
Filename: Rodneyki.wps