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I believe that there needs to be a change in the way that police are being punished (if even) when they act out on what they deem to be dangerous to them. Within these past years, there have been way to many incidents where innocent lives have been taken, and the police are not even being punished for their actions. To my chosen article of Police Brutality in the United States, I believe that I can add a different perspective that the ideas that are being portrayed now. Along with a different perspective, I also will add more relevant stories that should not be ignored. I truly believe that these policemen are making any little thing try to be seen as "self defense" because they believe this is what will get them out of trouble. They wont stop, and change their wrong actions until America continues to speak up, and not just let this get swept under the rug. Yes all lives matter, and no persons life should be taken for no reason.. but at this point in time, I believe that black lives matter and this is what needs to focused on in. Something needs to change, because enough is enough. With just a few clicks on the internet, I quickly found how many innocent black lives were taken. The Mapping Police reported that in 2016 at least 309 lives were taken.

Warren, Patricia Y. “Race and Policing in America: Conflict and Reform (Review).” Social Forces, Oxford University Press, 11 Feb. 2009, muse.jhu.edu/article/259292. Main Argument:

Weitzer and Tuch, present the different research that has been found. There are differences in police behavior while encountering different races, as well as different surveys that have been conducted.
Basic Points
Race determines the polices attitude
Little is known about other ethnicity encounters with police
Expected to hold different views because of social and economic status
Crime that takes place in minority communities, are often supported by whites.

Evidence:

"Criminological research has repeatedly shown that race is a consistent predictor of attitudes toward the police."
"Specifically, the coercive crime-control practices that take place in minority communities are often supported by whites because black and Hispanic citizens represent a criminal threat to the larger social order."
"For example, white, black and Hispanic citizens are expected to hold different views of police because their social, economic and material interests are in conflict with one another."

What will I contribute?

I will be contributing to the article titled, "Police Brutality in the United States". Already discussed in the article is what police brutality is and when and where it first came about. Also some possible solutions are proposed to decrease the amount of crime that is being enacted. I will continue to speak on what is legal and what is not when pertaining to finding ways to put an halt to this. Also, I will add more recent cases only to emphasize the importance and relevance of the issue. I will also discuss why I think police brutality has become a problem. What begin happening in society that sparked this anger that has seem to become evident in police across America.

“25 Ways to Stop Police Brutality.” LA Progressive, Dick and Sharon's LA Progressive , 18 Oct. 2016, www.laprogressive.com/stop-police-brutality/.
Zakcheneyrice. “15 Things Your City Can Do Right Now to End Police Brutality.” Mic, Mic Network Inc., 25 Oct. 2015, mic.com/articles/121572/15-things-your-city-can-do-right-now-to-end-police-brutality#.dkPd7CcTd.
Self, Alex. “A Vicious Cycle: The System Behind Police Brutality.” Harvard Civil RightsCivil Liberties Law Review, Harvard Civil Rights , 7 Dec. 2014, harvardcrcl.org/a-vicious-cycle-the-system-behind-police-brutality/.
https://journalistsresource.org/studies/government/criminal-justice/police-reasonable-force-brutality-race-research-review-statistics

Intro - What is police brutality? Where did it come about? Is it legal?

Body Paragraphs - How will we make changes? (I know this is already here, but it is briefly touched on. I will go more in depth because change is essential.) What caused this to be an issue? Reference and add more recent situations.

Conclusion - Why do we need to make changes? What can be offered now to family members who have lost loved ones due to this crime? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ramanit (talk

* contribs) 00:14, 20 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. Because your topic is such a relevant issue, I think you should really focus on trying not to let your opinion lead the article. Your outline has a great chronological order and I think it helps to make the article read smoother. Try writing out actual paragraphs so you know what your article will look like. Otherwise I think its a good topic and the questions you want to address are very helpful in allowing you to state your facts and argument with a mature tone. Good luck. Hasani Salaam (talk) 15:47, 10 November 2017 (UTC) Hasani Salaam[reply]