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Gruner 1 Ryan Gruner Professor Smith CJ 120 26 November 2023 Module 5: Assignment 2 Culture/Subculture: African American Members of the African-American community in the United States may hold complex and varying viewpoints about criminal justice professionals, particularly law enforcement. These views may be distrust, fear of racial profiling, fear of being victim to excessive force, inadequate representations, etc. High-profile cases involving the use of excessive force against Black individuals, often leading to tragic outcomes, contribute to a sense of distrust. For example, the death of George Floyd in 2020, who was killed when a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for over nine minutes while already handcuffed and in police custody (Hill, 2020). This sparked uproar across the United States, particularly in black communities and reaffirmed these negative viewpoints towards law enforcement among African Americans. The over-policing of Black neighborhoods and racial profiling deepen these views. The historical context of slavery, segregation, and ongoing racial disparities in the criminal justice system also influences how the African- American community perceives the role of law enforcement. A lack of transparency at all levels of the criminal justice system can and does contribute to these viewpoints of criminal justice professionals.
Gruner 2 Misunderstanding between African Americans and criminal justice professionals can also fuel these negative viewpoints of the criminal justice system and those who work within it. Another high-profile case is the arrest of Henry Louis Gates Jr. in 2009. This misunderstanding occurred when Gates returned home from a trip. Gates had difficulty opening his front door, and a neighbor had called the police, suspecting this to be a break-in. Police arrived when Gates was already inside his home, and an exchange between Gates and an officer escalated, ending in Gates being arrested for disorderly conduct. (Guskin 2010) The misunderstanding, in this case, was rooted in the assumptions and biases that the responding officer had about Gates' presence in the upscale neighborhood. It also highlights the misunderstandings of Gate's behavior from his neighbor’s perspectives and the misunderstanding of Gate's verbal and nonverbal cues by the officer who arrested him for disorderly conduct. Professional Practices 1. Understanding the public Description: Understanding the public involves law enforcement actively engaging with the community to build relationships, address concerns, and collaboratively find solutions. This practice emphasizes open communication channels, a proactive approach to community policing, and the cultivation of a deep understanding of the unique challenges and needs within specific communities. Possible Outcomes: Enhanced community trust and cooperation.
Gruner 3 Improved public relations. Increased effectiveness in addressing community-specific issues. Timely response to emerging concerns. 2. Diversity training Description: Diversity training is a systematic and intentional effort to educate law enforcement professionals on cultural awareness, sensitivity, and the diverse perspectives within the community. This training aims to reduce biases and stereotypes, create a more inclusive and understanding police force, and equip officers with the skills to navigate cultural differences in their interactions. Possible Outcomes: Reduced stereotyping and bias. Improved communication with diverse communities. Enhanced trust among minority populations. Improved decision-making in culturally sensitive situations. 3. Procedural justice Description: Procedural justice emphasizes the importance of fair, transparent, and respectful treatment during law enforcement interactions. This practice focuses on ensuring that individuals perceive the process as just, regardless of the outcome, and underscores the significance of fairness in upholding the principles of justice. Possible Outcomes:
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Gruner 4 Increased public confidence in law enforcement. Greater cooperation with authorities. Reduced community tensions and conflicts. Improved legitimacy of law enforcement actions. 4. Police legitimacy Description: Building police legitimacy involves establishing a positive perception of law enforcement as a legitimate authority in the eyes of the public. This is achieved through fair practices, respectful interactions, community engagement initiatives, and consistently upholding ethical standards that align with the values of the communities served. Possible Outcomes: Greater adherence to laws and regulations. Increased willingness to cooperate with law enforcement. Reduced resistance and conflicts during interactions. Enhanced public support for law enforcement initiatives. 5. Diverse hiring practices Description: Diverse hiring practices focus on recruiting, retaining, and promoting a law enforcement workforce that reflects the diversity of the community it serves. This includes considerations of race, gender, ethnicity, and other dimensions of diversity. By intentionally building a diverse and inclusive police force, agencies can better understand and respond to the varied needs of the community.
Gruner 5 Possible Outcomes: Improved community representation. Enhanced cultural competence within the police force. Greater community trust in law enforcement. Increased understanding of community needs and concerns.
Gruner 6 References Pew Research Center. (2010, July 26). The Arrest of Henry Louis Gates Jr. Retrieved from https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2010/07/26/arrest-henry-louis-gates-jr/ New York Times. (2020, May 31). Minneapolis Police Use Force Against Black People at 7 Times the Rate of Whites. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/31/us/george-floyd-investigation.html
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