Hello,

Given recent events and high student interest in the use of force by police officers, this week’s assignment will address question #2 from Questions for Review (p.151) at the end of Chapter 6.

Assignment:

How can a national database of police use of force inform policy and impact such practices?

Issues:

This is a complex question, in that creating a use of force database that informs national policy and practice is not a simple and straightforward endeavor. Issues you may want to consider (you do not have to address every issue listed – just to incite thought):

• definition of use of force
• regional and agency differences
• data entry issues
• detail and use of data
• access to data (public?)
• police unions
• use of force continuums
• funding
• liability
• training
• transparency
• national standardized policy
• internal affairs, etc.

Format:

• Use Word
• Title Page – Topic, Class and your Name
• Approx. 2-3 pages of content – ( a little over is fine – do not exceed 4 pages of content)
• Times New Roman 12 font
• Double spaced
• APA formatting
• Reference Page – a minimum of 2 academic peer reviewed sources (articles, reports, statistics, etc) aside from our text to support your position

BOOK REQUIRED:  

Peak, K.J., & Giacomazzi, A.L. (2019).Justice Administration:Police, Courts, & Corrections Management. (9th Edition). New York, NY:Pearson

ISBN: 13: 978-0-13-487140-0