The Paranoid Style Of American Policing Summary

Gaines, L. K., & Kappeler, V. E. (2014). Policing in america (8th ed.). (S. Decker-Lucke, Ed.) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America: Anderson Publishing. Retrieved January 2017

Police institutions depend on being considered legitimate by the public in order to continue working for the public. However, with recent cases such as the streetcar killing of Sammy Yatim, the legitimacy of police has begun to be questioned. For the purpose of this essay, I will focus on how this case has brought forth conversations regarding police culture—including use of force and the visibility of police in the age of technology—and ultimately how this has shaped public perception of police.

In the essay “ The Paranoid Style of American Policing” by Ta-Nahisi Coates, Coates argues against police brutality in Chicago and the way the government handles policing in the state. At the start of the essay,Coates compares how his father would resolve conflicts without violence to the way police these days solve conflicts with violence,for example killing or beating, most of the time when it is not necessary. Police, Coates explains, are given too much power by the government as they are able to resolve dilemmas brutally without any sort of punishment. With all the events that happen between police and citizens the author states it is very hard for the people in Chicago to trust their policing, which is seen in text when the brother of

In the 1960s the policeman were assigned to duty inorder to uphold law and not to get personally involved with individuals or neighbors (Hoover, L 2014). They were also assigned to uphold justice and not to show partiality. But as history proves a different approached was taken by the police. Instead of showing impartiality they did just the opposite. Based on our study the police were attacking peaceful protestors, because of the police actions riots broke out in almost every city in the Unites States which caused a lack of distrust in the law enforcement (Hoover, L 2014).

The ‘War on cops’ some say that there is a war waging on America's police officers , and others believe otherwise. Thomas Sowell's article “The War On Cops” is on his perspective that there is a war on cops “occurring across the country” and that there are those who generate an acrid atmosphere of “blind hatred”. Clayton Jenkins article “ My Police Academy Teaches the ‘War on Cops’ Myth” , is on Jenkins considers the ‘War on Cops’ to be an inaccurate response to recent police killings , that there is not enough evidence to even support the idea. Upon my assessment of both essays I believe that there isn't a ‘War on cops’- but there is a distrust between people of color and the police, because of the aftermath of the ‘war on drugs’.

In the recent years, police abuse has become clear to the public eye. Citizens in society are now not only trying to shelter and protect themselves from criminals, but now they must make sure they look out for those who are supposed to be the “peace keepers” that protect and serve. In this essay, it will discuss the incidents involving police brutality in society today, and also how the justice system is continuing to take away the given rights to citizens of the United States of America. Citizens must be able to protect themselves from the police officers taking advantage of their powers as a law enforcement agent. With this distinguishable difference in power, the citizens are prominently at a standstill for justice.

The issue of police brutality in America has produced a series of moments where the individual motives and individual protests take a front seat in our conscious, but there is a lack of awareness of this crippling embodiment of fear among people all over the nation. We can no longer afford to buy into the misconception that these instances of civil disorder and un-readiness are about discrete cases. Nor is it merely about their detailed nature as prescribed by the law. The system of justice, in and of itself, is under intense examination. The ethnic devices are produced speak to the fact that our nation’s current system is currently under questioning. America as a whole is under an intense phase of cross-examination. We are in a new period

When you think of American Policing the first thing that comes to mind is men in the black and blue uniforms and the people who protect us every day and maintain order among society. But from what you see now, behind it is a long history of troublesome problems and bright spots. When it comes to the history of American policing you have to go farther back then you think. The definition of policing is: having the duty of maintaining law and order in or for an area ("Police definition,”). The reason I like to look so far back is because I strongly believe if you want to understand where you are going you first have to see where you have come from. You must do this in order to see how to move forward, improve, and

Since the beginning of police work in America, the system has changed from disorganized chaos into a well structured and rather complex network of communication, response efforts, and detection of lawless behavior. From the creation of the town watch to the transformation of the first police force in the colonies to the lawlessness of the old west and the efforts to revive efficient police work, America has been ever advancing its protection of those who live in the White House, the suburbs, the slums, and even those struggling on the streets. The History of Policing in America is not derived from one origin of time but rather taking the highest qualities of protection from within itself and countries of both friend and foe.

Police in America possess an excessive amount of power compared to average American citizens. The abilities and rights they have hold them above everyone else simply because of their occupation. They can accomplish a great deal more than everyone else when it comes to retrieving property, entering a home, and even keeping a secure job. Often, unlawful use of these privileges in excess leads to harm and injustices against civilians. These injustices are morally horrific, but often legal unfortunately.

In this book the author shows that police departments as a current structured relative to military units with force as a dominant characteristic need to be rebuilt. The author realizes that nearly every police agency includes a large majority of uniformed officers and plainclothes detectives who place good, effective service above violent force. Although, he maintains the rogue cops, though a small amount, too often exercise indue influence, infecting everybody with their bad attitudes toward minority and mentally ill citizens, who deserve respect rather than abuse. Stamper offers evidence that the problems transcend a small number of bad apples and he says the barrel is rotten and must be replaced. One solution must come from outside the police

The public’s knowledge of justice and crime as a whole is largely derived from the media. Let us think about this. How often do you come in direct contact with the police? For most Americans we would probably say one or two times a year. Of course, you have your 18 year old teenager who drives his fire red coupe too fast and may encounter law enforcement 7 to 10 times a year. Whatever the case may be, I think that we can all agree that hardly a single one of our encounters with the police have been for the betterment of us. I mean how many times has a police officer pulled you over and given you a twenty dollar bill? Every time we are being stopped we are being forced to hand over money to the state or whatever the case may be. This leaves a sour taste in our mouths. However, is that truly why so many of us seem to have all of this distrust in our law enforcement agencies? The answer is typically no. In this paper I will discuss why so many have this image of police in their heads that leads them to doubt the integrity of our police and distrust them.

In today's society the police, play may roles. They are the peacekeepers, law enforcement and many other jobs. However, recently they have become the subject of a very heated and large debate. Many believe that the police should give up their brute type tactics for a more civilized and humanized approach, while others feel that the police should crack down on the most insignificant of offences to type and disparage crimes that are more serious. In this paper, we will be analyzing both sides of this issue, from the look of the police administration to the public's view of it. When we mention today's police force we will be using the New York City police force as are basis of comparison, because they seem to

Law enforcement officials like all people have drawbacks, and the situations they face are frequently dangerous and require a rapid response. The price of illegal police actions is very high. It is expressed in undermining respect for law enforcement agencies, which generates – in ethnic minority communities in particular – a split between police and society.

Throughout the history of our young nation, major political and social movements have always witnessed clash between activists and the forces of the law. From the civil rights movement in the 1960s, to the War on Terror, even as recent as the 21st century with the rise of social protest movements like Black Lives Matter, violence all too often erupts. This violence calls into question the role of law enforcement within the confines of society. Are the police peacekeepers? Are they an arm of the tyrannical government? All individuals on American soil are guaranteed the inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, but what rights are worth trading away for protection? How far is too much? Radley Balko’s novel, Rise of the Warrior Cop, attempts to answer these questions about the role of the police and the effects of the American drug war on our communities at home. Balko takes the position that his work is not anti-police, but rather serves the purpose of creating discussion about concerns expressed on the growing military-like trend in modern law enforcement, and how these concerns have done damage to the relationship between law enforcement and the citizens that they are employed to serve.