The prodromal stage is defined as the warning or pre-crisis stage.   The DOJ identified a number of issues or concerns that were present in  Ferguson leading up to the death of Michael Brown. 

• Having the benefit of the DOJ report, as a newly appointed police  chief in Ferguson, what steps would you take to rebuild the trust  between the police and the community?   
• Should the police chief and city’s elected leadership have recognized these issues or concerns in advance of the riots? 

Resources for Assessment:

• The 12 key highlights from the DOJ’s scathing Ferguson report (video and text) (Links to an external site.)
• DOJ Ferguson Report