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.
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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 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.
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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