Police Brutality: The Use Of Unnecessary Force By Police

Since 1829, police officers have been adverted to as peace keepers. However, as of now the reference has become invalid and they are only law enforcement officers. Many still do their jobs to Serve and Protect, while others are more worried about arresting innocent civilians for suspicious conduct. As submitted by Patricia Williams, “We must not tolerate a policy that makes walking down the street or pausing on a street corner or just sitting in a car an inherently suspicious activity.” It has become a nuisance, and it seems like law enforcement officers are beginning to misemploy their power. Major officials recommend more training, but what if more training is not the answer, then what is? To start with, the knowledge of police brutality must first be present.

Police brutality is the usage of unnecessary force by police when dealing with innocent civilians. Police brutality can be displayed in various ways. The most obvious kind is displayed physically. Law enforcement officers use a spacious range of weapons to mentally and physically intimidate or even hurt civilians.

Far too many are aware that the law is on their side. Yet, just as many civilians feel like they don't stand a chance criticizing the legal system. According to The Nation, On June 3, 2011 three New York City Officers stopped an African American male, with no legal cause. While being harassed the civilian managed to capture a recording of them using racially threatened language. While still stopped one of the officers says to the civilian, “Dude, I’m going to break your f-ing’ arm, then I was going to punch you in the f-in’ face, for being a f-ing mutt.” These are statements commonly used by law enforcement. This civilian sued the Commissioner, causing the council members to reach the Community Safety