police brutality

Contains twelve essays in which a variety of authors examine the issue of police brutality, discussing its causes, opposition movements, and its reflection of racism in America.

Contains twelve essays in which a variety of authors examine the issue of police brutality, discussing its causes, opposition movements, and its reflection of racism in America.

Contains over thirty essays that provide different perspectives on the issue of police brutality, debating the extent of the problem, the factors that contribute to brutality, prevention strategies, and appropriate punishments for perpetrators.

Traces the history of police misconduct in America, reviews issues and controversies related to the problem, and includes a chronology of events, biographical sketches of activists, advocates, and legislators, summaries of U.S. Supreme Court cases, and lists of related agencies and resources.

Examines several instances of police brutality in New York, Los Angeles, and other areas of the United States, and discusses its initial causes, the effects upon the victims as well as in the way the public perceives law enforcement, and ways to deal with the problem.

Discusses the issue of police brutality with background data, historical information, and illustrations.

Discusses the shooting death of Guinea immigrant Amadou Diallo by four police officers in 1999 who claim they thought Diallo was reaching for a gun, describes the resulting investigation and trial of the officers, and considers the racial issues raised by the tragedy.

Presents various articles that discuss opposing viewpoints about the breadth of the problem of police brutality, the factors which cause it, and who should be responsible for eliminating it.

Eighteen essays present opposing arguments on aspects of police brutality including its extent, causes, and solutions and whether the War on Terror invites law enforcement abuses. Includes discussion questions and lists of further resources.