Topic: The impacts of police brutality in America
Source 1:
Martin, N. L, & Kposowa, A. J. Race and Consequences: An Examination of Police Abuse in
America. Journal of Sciences, pp. 1-10.
Martin and Kposowa raise concerns about the excessive force used by the police, especially on the unarmed African Americans. This article is relevant to the research topic, and it will be used in explaining some of the reasons behind the killing. One of the reasons is the constant prejudice against the people of color and the selective enforcement of the law. This journal will also be useful in highlighting the statistics of the number of Americans killed and their comparative racial analysis. Police brutality raises questions on the rule of law. It seeks to address the role of the judiciary promoting or preventing the infringement of human rights by law enforcement officers. The article presents the Graham v. Connor, which had a significant impact on the justification of police abuse. This case forms the foundation for the controversies that have been witnessed in the application of the law. Media is also influential when it comes to the display of events in the United States, and the journal will be used to discuss its role in police brutality.
Source 2:
Obasogie, O. K., & Newman, Z. (2017). Police violence, use of force policies, and public health. American journal of law & medicine, 43(2-3), 279-295.
Police brutality is an issue that affects the socio-economic and political lives of the victims. The violence perpetrated by the police has far-reaching impacts. This journal will be relevant in discussing the health impacts of police brutality, including mental health outcomes. The people subjected to police harassment are likely to develop health issues, which is an important aspect of the lives of the people. The question of police brutality must-have a solution and this journal will be used in suggesting solutions to end the vice. For instance, Obasogie and Newman (2017) research the effects of police policies and their effectiveness in addressing the issues. Their findings will be essential in completing discussing the benefits of implementing some procedures.