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Sandra Bland Case

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Cases involving police brutality has become a significant issue between African American victims and Caucasian officers. While there has been many cases where brutality has been reflected, four well- known cases that resulted in the death of innocent people includes Michael Brown Jr., Alton Sterling, Eric Garner, and Sandra Bland. Each of these cases are similar to one another because they involved an unarmed individual and an officer who used an unnecessary amount of force when arresting them. Although many people speculate that police officers duties are to protect people and property, a careful analysis of the evidence of the Sandra Bland case, shows that racial tensions between police and civilians interfere with their responsibility in the work force. An officer of the law purpose should include protecting those who are in danger or could potentially be in danger regardless of race, gender, and sexuality. These men and women must have …show more content…

For one, Bland was not armed nor was she attempting to fight the officer off; the force Encinia used was unnecessary and unjustifiable. Encinia had no probable cause to think he should have attempted to further investigate Bland. She failed to put on her turning signal; she was not swerving or running stoplights. Additionally, even law enforcers questioned Encinia’s tactics; hence, why he was further investigated. Overall, his actions were just too much for a traffic violations and they were unlawful for someone whose description specifically says to focus on protecting people and poverty. The issue lies in the actions that took place at the scene of the traffic stop. Brutality was demonstrated through Encinia’s aggression and eagerness to prove that he was in control of the situation. By an officer not having the mindset to protect everyone regardless their differences, their actions are likely to show

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