Citizen Review Boards In society today, law enforcement agencies nation wide have come under heavy scrutiny when it comes to police brutality and excessive use of force issues. Stemming from violent encounters, such as the March 3, 1991 Rodney King police chase, ... (Glasser, 12-13). In general, civilian review boards are used to keep the law enforcement agencies honest and help them uphold the law within themselves. Many advantages come with the adoption of a citizen review board to a city. For one, review boards help establish the principle of police accountability. This system helps encou...

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