Improper or excessive use of force
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I need help writing a legal policy memorandum to the chief of police proposing a strategy to minimize the negative impact a
controversial issue may have on the criminal justice system. In this case the issue is "Improper or excessive use of force."
The following critical elements should be address: (please include references if any). Thank you in advance.
1. Issue Presented: Summarize the issue in the form of a brief one-sentence question.
2. Short Answer: Provide a short answer which summarizes the conclusion of the memorandum.
3. Statement of Facts: Describe how the issue may negatively affect public perception of the criminal justice system.
4. Discussion: Provide a brief discussion of the issue, including the recent history of the issue and any legal precedents related to it.
5. Conclusion: Provide a conclusion based on the details of the issue outlined in the Discussion section.
6. Recommendations:
a. Based on your reading, propose at least one evidence-based practice to minimize the negative impact this issue may have on public
perception of the criminal justice field.
b. Describe what possible successful outcomes might result from addressing this issue by analyzing it with evidence-based practices.
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This solution explains the problems associated with Improper or excessive use of force. The sources used are also included in the solution.
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Step 1
What are the negative effects of excessive use of force?
Step 2
Short Answer:
Public perception is negatively affected. A very small proportion of Improper or excessive use of force actually happens but these are exaggerated in media. These distort the image of law enforcement in the minds of people. The courts have held that objective reasonableness should be applied before using deadly force. However, a single use of Improper or excessive use of force can sully the perception of police and break the trust of the community. If such negative perceptions are avoided there can be better collaboration between law enforcement and the community leading to improved law and order.
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Statement of Facts:
Improper or excessive use of force may negatively affect public perception of the criminal justice system. Images of Improper or excessive use of force are flashed in media, and are magnified in social media. Incidents of Improper or excessive use of force can create a false perception in the minds of the people relating to actions taken by the policy (a). The perception of police as a trustworthy friend changes with the publication of such images. Community trust is adversely affected and law enforcement is viewed with suspicion.
Even though only a miniscule percent of contacts that police have with public have Improper or excessive use of force, the public perception of the frequency and inappropriate use of force is very high. The perception is exaggerated by media depictions, which represent unrealistic representation of law enforcement. Television programs and new reports show officers in shootings, ...
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