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For this unit’s Complete assignment, write a comprehensive scholarly essay (
minimum 2000 words) in which you analyze, explain, and apply these concepts in the context of a criminal justice organizational issue. You must incorporate and cite, using correct APA citation format, at least
FIVE different scholarly research sources.
Be sure your essay demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the READ and ATTEND sections from this unit. In-line citations must be used in the body of your essay, and all research sources must be fully cited at the conclusion of your essay. Correct APA citation formats must be used.
The following elements should be included in your essay:
This section deals with the relationships between the police and minority groups. After reading Chapter 4 respond to the following questions or statements:
· Briefly summarize the history of the police and their treatment of people of color. Specifically address disproportionate traffic stops, arrests, and use of force.
· Explain the issues with capturing and reporting accurate data on police shootings of minorities or others? How does this contribute to the public controversy?
· Identify and discuss three important policing reforms which might help to mitigate the issues of disparate or discriminatory treatment of minorities in the criminal justice system.
· Discuss the historical issues related to the employment of minorities and women in policing. How does this contribute to the public’s perception of the disparities in the criminal justice system? Is the disparity in employment of minorities causally linked to the areas of disparate treatment of minority citizens? If so, how?