Week 3 Discussion - Police Deadly Force Cases

Last week we discussed police and race relations and you presented your thoughts as well as the facts of some cases. For this discussion:

• Pick a case where police used deadly force and present the facts to the class. You may want to review the Continuum of Force Pyramid in Part I – De-Escalation: What Happens Before the Use of ForceLinks to an external site.. You may also search for a case using the B.S. in Criminal Justice Library Guide.
• Provide the facts of the case.
• State whether you feel that deadly force was justified, and be sure to explain why you feel that way!
• Please do not use the George Floyd case. It is a case that almost everyone knows about - I want you to dig a bit deeper and find a case that interests you, maybe one near where you live!

You may add your own thoughts and opinions about the case, but be objective. Check your spelling and grammar!

Watch the video below to help you get started with the discussion: