A Report On The Police

Back on October 3, 1974 at approximately 10:45pm two Memphis police officers were on patrol and received a complaint from dispatch to respond to a burglary in progress (Tennessee v. Garner, 1986). Officers Leslie Wright and Elton Hymon took the call and responded to the location in question (Tennessee v. Garner, 1986). After arriving, a neighbor told the two officers she heard glass breaking next door and “they” were breaking into the home (Tennessee v. Garner, 1986). While officer Wright radioed back to dispatch the situation, officer Hymon proceeded to the backyard of the home (Tennessee v. Garner, 1986). Hymon then heard a door slam and seen a person running across the lawn towards a chain link fence, later identified as Edward Garner

Tiller Russell’s enthralling film “The Seven Five” is shameful yet engaging that it gives a valuable lesson. The documentary focuses on the occurrences in the 75th precinct of East New York during the dark days of the 1980s and the true-crime deeds of Michael Dowd, a corrupt officer, through interviews with Dowd himself, investigators, Dowd’s partners, and drug dealers. Joined the New York Police Department in 1982 when he was 20 years old, Michael Dowd became a patrol officer for 10 years and 5 months, and within that decade, he confessed into using his authority to commit crimes and acts of corruption in violation of his sworn duty to uphold the law.

The role of police officers is very significant to American history. Police work toward protecting citizens’ rights and helping America become the land of the free. The United States of America is built from the U.S. Constitution Bill of Rights and police play a major role in making sure American rights are met. Evolution has changed many of American history for the better; policing is part of those changes. As new issues in society arise, police must change and adapt to protect and serve the public.

There is various forms of human rights violation currently in the United States, however; Police abuse remains the most serious of them all. Police brutality is, therefore, the use of excessive force or even unnecessary force by the police while they are dealing with civilians. People are left wondering if the police are doing the jobs they were appointed to do under the law. They act in ways such as the use of guns and pepper sprays to intimidate civilians, racial profiling, false arrests, severe beatings, unjustified shootings, police corruption and even sexual abuse among others (King). The truth of the matter is that such incidents usually go un-noticed and worse of unreported. Police brutality is an issue of contention given that they have the authority to apply force when necessary. Hence, when do we say that police brutality has occurred, what causes it and how do we end it.

Patrol officers arrived at 518 N. K Street and surrounded the house. Patrol officers called the victim and the suspect out of the house. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.

Did the police have authority to enter the house based upon the mistake that it was Dedwin Shelling’s home when Mr. Shelling put the house as his home address and then when the police came to call Mr. Shelling was the one to answer and invite them inside?

Leading up to the establishment of the Chicago Police Department, the first rank of “constable” was created in 1830. Authorization of Chicago’s very own police force occurred on January 31, 1835. On August 15, 1835, the Chicago Police Department was born. The department’s mission reads, “The Chicago Police Department, as part of, and empowered by, the community, is committed to protect the lives, property, and rights of all people, to maintain order, and to enforce the law impartially. We will provide quality police service in partnership with other members of the community. To fulfill our mission, we will strive to attain the highest degree of ethical behavior and professional conduct at all times.” Orsemus Morrison was elected Chicago’s first constable; he was assisted by Constables Luther Nichols and John Shrigley. The three men served and protected a population of about 3,200. In the year 1837, the Municipal Court of Chicago was created. It had co-jurisdiction with the Cook County Court within corporate limits of the city of Chicago. Between the years 1838 and 1854, the Chicago P.D consisted of very few collection of officers, constables, and part-time night watchers to maintain the quickly-expanding city.

On November 3, 2007, a crime was committed in Hapeville, Georgia. A mother and her son heard a commotion outside their residence house. When mother discover a man sitting inside her orange and white truck, the man threated her at gunpoint with a pistol. The female victim was told to go back inside her property. Female victim son called the police immediately to notify them of situation. Hapeville Police Department officers were dispatched to the home. A Hapeville officer on duty spotted the stolen truck less than a half mile from the location vehicle was taken from. The officer pursue the truck, and the thief exit the vehicle and started running. However, despite the fact that Atlanta Police helicopters were used in the search to cover more range, officers failed to apprehend the suspect. According to one officer’s official report, “Officers have not currently located

In 1985, Memphis police officers were dispatched to a “prowler inside” call. Once officers arrived on scene, there was a women standing on her porch gesturing officers towards the adjacent home. The women told the officers she heard breaking glass and that someone was breaking into the home next door. An officer then went to the back door of the home and heard a door slam and observed someone running across the backyard. The fleeing suspect, later identified as Edward Garner, stopped at a 6 foot high chain link fence at the edge of the back yard. The officer with the aid of a flashlight was able to observe Garner’s face and hands and saw no obvious signs of a weapon. While Garner was kneeling down the bottom of the fence the officer yelled out “Police, Halt” while taking a few steps towards Garner. Garner than began to climb the fence and the officer believing that if Garner got over the fence he would avoid being captured, the officer shot him. The only thing on Garner was 10 dollars and a purse taken from the house.

On July 20, 2015, I Deputy Burge was dispatched to the Rhodes residence located at 705 CR 3580 in Wood County in reference to a burglary of a residence. Upon My arrival, I spoke with Hayden Rhodes who advised that his home had been burglarized while he was gone from the home. MR. Rhodes advised that there are no signs of forced entry due to the back door of the residence being unlocked.

Members of the United States Marshals Service had eyes on the residence, confirming this was her residence and any and all parties present within the residence to the best possible knowledge. At approximately 12:00 PM the warrant was served at RR3 Box 598 in Stilwell, OK. Upon approach of the residence, Skelton opened the side door and was given commands to exit the residence, where she was placed into custody. She informed us her 2 year old daughter and fiancé were still in the residence. Kevin Bray (“Bray”), Skelton’s fiancé then was commanded to exit the residence and was detained. 2 year old, Aubrey Humphrey was brought out of the residence last and sat with DHS and a member of the USMS. The residence was cleared to ensure there were no other parties or threats were present inside the residence. I explained to Bray, we have a search warrant for his residence and provided him with a copy of the warrant to look

Upon arrival, Officer Jimenez made contact with the victim identified as Brittany Johnson (W/F-DOB06/18/1995). Johnson told Officer Jimenez that her ex-boyfriend Clayton Barkes(W/M-DOB09/27/1994) broke into her apartment earlier that night and smashed her cell phone off her hands.

On February 26th, I, Officer Albert, was working as a Police Officer for the Wichita State University Police Department. At approximately 0213 hours I was dispatched to Lot 3 on the campus of Wichita State University for a report of a theft. I arrived in Lot 3 at approximatley 0216 hours and met with the calling party Brandon Charles Feik. I introduced myself to Feik and asked Feik for his personal information. I asked Feik to tell me about the theft that occured, Feik stated he had a bunch of his belongings in his car after removing them from his girlfriends apartment earlier that evening. Feik said he noticed he was missing a black duffle bag that was laying in his front passenger seat after leaving Kwik Shop at 4802 N. 21st St. N. and arriving back onto campus in Lot 3.

What is the definition of COP? “Citizen on Patrol” Do cops really understand the definition of COP? The quote: “to protect and to serve” became the official motto of the LAPD police academy in 1963; the motto was printed on every police vehicle in Los Angeles. Fast forward to March 3, 1991, the brutal beating of Rodney King by white LAPD officers. The beating was captured on video tape in all of its horror, and the cops were still acquitted! Who are the cops protecting? Who are the cops serving? It clearly isn’t the community the police are serving or protecting. Instead, of saving lives, they are taking lives. Perhaps, you would think citizens would need protection from the car jackers, armed robbers and gang members. This scenario has happened to several acquaintances. If you drive an expensive luxury car in Los Angeles, like a Maserati, Bentley or Range Rover; nine times out of ten you will be stopped by the police and asked: is this your car? I need to see your registration, license and insurance. The cops automatically assume the car is stolen, or you acquired the vehicle thru some nefarious or illegal actions. A Black person can’t possibly afford or deserve a car like this. Unfortunately, the citizens of the communities need protection from their so called police. Who is going to protect us from the rogue, racist and scary cop? Certainly, not the cop car dash cam, video recorder or camera phone! Indeed, cops have a dangerous job; they risk their lives every day

The factors in which I believe are the most important in policing is nature of the crime is when the police officer will report depending on how serious the crime is. When the crime is more serious the police will make a formal report. The reports involve misdemeanors, lesser felonies, and petty offenses in which the police will make an informal report. ( Bohm & Haley, 2014).