Instruction
Its Criminal Justice class.
Using the assigned readings (books and DOJ Reports), information from Dr. Leah Gunning Francis, and other sources you can find, answer the following questions with a minimum of 100 words per question. Make sure you cite your resources used to answer the questions. Each question is worth 20 points.
Questions --
1. On August 9, 2014, an encounter between Michael Brown and Darren Wilson occurred. What happened before, during, and after this encounter?
2. The Department of Justice (DOJ) investigated the shooting and produced two reports. Based on these reports, what did the DOJ find in their investigation.
3. Choose one of the three books assigned -- "Cop Under Fire", Ferguson and Faith", and "The War on Cops" or our guest speaker, Dr. Leah Gunning Francis. What do you see the main theme/argument presented by the author/speaker? What flaw do you see in the main theme/argument?
4. Why do you believe there is conflict between the police and minorities?
5. Whether you are a police officer or a community member, what would you do to improve the relations between law enforcement and your community?