chap 6

DISCUSSION:

Using key terms and concepts from the textbook reading, answer the following questions in a balanced way. 

(Please do not hyperbolize! [Look it up.] or generalize.) (Reference should be made to all materials provided in this assignment.)

1. Are the police becoming too "militarized"? Why or why not?
2. Is the use of military tactics (and/or equipment) justified and/or needed? Explain/support your opinion.

REQUIRMENTS 

• 500 words no more then 750 
• Use concrete examples/details and avoid generalities.
• Address all questions.
• Use proper grammar and punctuation.
• Do not plagiarize.
• USE ALL THE SOURCE PROVIDED TO WRITE THE PAPER AND MAKE SURE YOU CITE EVERYTHING.

USE THESE 

READ ARTICLE: America's Police

Business Insider, Law & Order

The Economist. (2014, March 21). Why America's police are becoming so militarized. Business Insider.  http://www.businessinsider.com/why-americas-police-are-becoming-so-militarized-2014-3

(The Economist, 2014)

America's Police [pdf]

NJ Spotlight News. How NJ police are using surplus military equipment [Video]. (2017, February 22). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg4oMs513Nk

Parenthetical citation: (NJ Spotlight News, 2017)

Kennedy, L. (Reporter). (2014, July 3). Militarized cops [Video]. Fox News. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7Hgnzpb5FI

Parenthetical citation: (Kennedy, 2014)

Gabrielle L. (Reporter). (2014, August 19). A look at the weapons, police tactics used in Ferguson.  Fox News. https://video.foxnews.com/v/3738664737001#sp=show-clips

Parenthetical citation: (Gabrielle, 2014)

Copy/Paste URL if video does not play: http://video.foxnews.com/v/3738664737001

Rbtelee1 (2018, July 30). National geographic situation critical Hollywood shootout. [Video]. https://youtu.be/aRLeVQsYxFA

Parenthetical citation: (Rbtelee1, 2018)

RebRulez. (2008, April 11). Hollywood bank shootout – LAPD life on the beat [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1agr5ik81I

Parenthetical citation: (RebRulez, 2008)

Title of book: Police & Society

Year Published: 2020

Edition:  8th

Author: Novak, Cordner, Smith, &  Roberg

Publisher: Oxford University Press

ISBN:  9780190940805