Essays on Police

In 1968, the Supreme Court validated a common police practice called stop and frisk, provided a police officer could justify the action as reasonable suspicion (Carbado, 2017). Currently policing agencies apply to stop and frisk prophylactically. For instance, the officers stop tens, hundreds or thousands…

In the landmark Supreme Court Case Terry v. Ohio, the United States Supreme Court held that a person’s fourth amendment right to a protection from unreasonable searches and seizures is not violated when an officer stops him or her without a probable cause to arrest,…

In the early stages of United States history following the events of WW2, the use of stop and search procedures where officers would flood the streets after a reported crime to question individuals in urban, low income, and predominantly black neighborhoods became a staple method…

Police officers have one duty it is to protect and help every person in need no matter what color or height. Sometimes, completing task can be hard for officers but it’s their job to accomplish safety for others. The Stop and frisk programs are created…

Abstract: In this paper “Polices Targeting Minorities in the United States”, there are two different polices that will discussed. The first policy is Stop and Frisk and the second is the 3-strike law, these policies are made were decrease crime and violence but by doing…

The militarization of the police has been a public concern and controversial topic over the recent years. Many individuals are terrified of what the militarization of the police could mean for America. For example, Ferguson and Baltimore have had adverse impacts on the general feelings…

Public spaces are made for the public. All people of all shapes, sizes, and colors. In the readings by Brent Staples called “Just walk on by: Black men and public spaces” and the other called “The Paranoid style if American Policing”by Ta-Neshi Coates both discussed…

In the criminal justice system, police are responsible for responding to calls for service, patrolling a designated areas, enforcing traffic laws, protecting people and property, making arrests, investigating cases and at times testifying in court. According to Lamin and Teboh, “Police roles transcend all of…

Discuss the evolution of policing in America, specifically addressing the modern era of American policing In 1751 America’s first paid police department started in the city of Philadelphia, unlike London’s bow street runners that started in 1749, the Philly department was more organized. Throughout history…

Robert Peel’s Principles of Policing has been a well-incorporated structure for the law enforcement community since it enforces the law by patrolling efficiently rather than the use of violent force. Many of these principles are still applied to our modern law local law enforcement. Good…