If you do not think that this is a problem than you should take a look at these facts: -African Americans account for one-third of all arrests and one-half of all incarcerations in the United States. ... The only way to solve this problem is to "break the cycle." We must start fresh. ... The public generally does not like the criminal justice system, so by eliminating the racism in the system it will keep the majority of the public happy. ... We know how to rehabilitate people but we don't have the political will to do so. ...

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Racism and police brutality goes hand in hand. ... It is has proven that less than five percent of all cops are the "bad element," but if they other ninety five percent stand around and do nothing, then that is where the real problem lies (Worsnop 636). ... And would they have to pay someone to do it? ... She said, "We were naive to think the Rodney King case would solve the problem of police abuse. It's a much bigger problem than one case.... ...

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This issue screams to be addressed by the government and abolished in American society if we truly desire our country to be "The Land of the Free," that we all know and love. Racism, and stereotyping in general, are issues that date back many centuries. ... There were no drugs to be found, "We 5 were completely humiliated," says Wilkens. ... Ford told him, "If I was treated this way, I can't imagine how folks who don't have the access to the things I do as a member of Congress are treated." ... If the black community does not trust the police, how are they supposed to sup...

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Ethical issues and questions arise for nearly every officer and are concerned with the issue of right and wrong and how we should react to them. The approach that is adopted to an ethical issue will frame and give meaning to any decision we make, and can be used to justify and validate that decision. ... Society judges the effectiveness of police organizations based on crimes solved, people arrested, tickets written, or contraband seized. ... By violating the rule-of-law police do not achieve a visible reduction in criminal activity. ... Without this support the police's ability to solve ...

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