Thesis Statement On Police Brutality Essay

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    Sentence Outline Thesis Statement: While some citizens argue that police officers are doing their job, is police violence more prevalent, because of social media dramatization, lack of proper tactical training, or is it the vigilante attitude that makes the officers’ feel above the law? I. Police violence more prevalent because of social media dramatization A. Police Brutality raises social media shock waves 1. If it wasn’t for social media the truth of these cases would not be seen and once again

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    CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION/STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM Excessive force and police brutality have become common terms for anyone keeping up with today’s current events. In 2014, the media covered numerous cases of excessive force that resulted in the deaths of several people of color (Nelson & Staff, 2014). The most widely covered cases by the media in 2014 were of Michael Brown, an 18-year-old black male shot and killed by police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri; and Eric Garner, a 43-year-old

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    focused on police brutality. I will be using the analytical concept of structural violence to explore how the police legitimize violence against African Americans in the United States of America. I will be using different case studies to illustrate how the police abuse their power and authority to discriminate against a certain race. In addition, the police try to legitimize the violence by claiming the victim to be a ‘threat’. This in turn validates the brutality caused by the police. I will also

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    Title: Police Accountability Specific Purpose: To show that police are not being held accountable for their actions and what we can do about it. Thesis Statement: Today I want to bring to light a major problem in the united states of america and show you how we have the power to change this. Attention Material: How many of us have heard about a recent police shooting? Do you remember any names involved? What about the police officers? Thesis Statement: Preview: According to the guardian’s, the

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    remains a standout amongst the most serious human rights infringement in the United States. Over the previous decade, police have carried on in ways that have made individuals doubt "are the cops truly enforcing the law?" Extreme beatings, unjustified shootings, lethal choking 's, and harsh treatment have all added to the ever-present issue of police mercilessness in America. Police brutality has existed as long as policing has been around in this nation. It is noteworthy, however, that “in the years 2001–2007

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    The Black Panther Party was founded in Oakland, California in October of 1966 ii. The founders are Bobby Seale and Huey Newton iii. The group was influenced by Malcolm X and the writings of Franz Fanon, Che Guevara, Mao Zedong, and Karl Marx. Thesis Statement i. Although the Black Panther Party is seen as plain savage by some it should be remembered for its positive influence on African American lives in America. Body Paragraph #1 Topic Sentence i. First, the Black Panthers improved the lives of

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    basis of color, race, police brutality, etc. as well as portraying the real picture of the present United States of America, where the law has come to support and legitimize benefits that accrue to white people only, just because of their whiteness. Dr. King develops his arguments about the exploitation of the people of color (Black). According to him, the black community is still under continuous threat of the racial profiling due to the white supremacy. In simple words, the thesis of his powerful speech

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    racially diverse, to reflect the population of Asian-Americans in which they promised to protect and serve. It is important to have more Asian-American officers on a police force to improve relationships between law enforcement and Asian-American residents (Alcindor & Penzenstandler, 2015). Having more Asian-American officers on the police force could also help with cultural differences when responding to a call for service involving Asian immigrants (United States Commission on Civil Rights, 2010).

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    Question: Interesting views on society are conveyed through distinctive voices. Question: Interesting views on society are conveyed through distinctive voices. People in society can have interesting views on issues around the world, these views on society are best conveyed through distinctive voices as it evokes feelings from the listener and allows them to relate to the situation through their own personal experiences. People in society can have interesting views on issues around the world, these

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    States find this norm obligatory.Would you stand by and constantly watch the same social issues to keep reoccurring in your neighborhood? Not only that but it keeps happening to different people by the same organization? When numerous acts of police brutality occurred, Colin Kaepernick decided to protest. He could no longer stand by and do nothing; he decided to take a knee. For professional National Football League (NFL) player, Colin Kaepernick, his response was “no”. One of the last waves that

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