Evaluation:
Published: 08.04.2002.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Police Brutality in the United States', 1.
  • Essays 'Police Brutality in the United States', 2.
  • Essays 'Police Brutality in the United States', 3.
  • Essays 'Police Brutality in the United States', 4.
Extract

During the late hours of August 9, 1997 (Human), a fight broke out just outside of a Brooklyn nightclub. The New York City Police were dispatched to the scene, and several individuals who were involved were arrested and taken to jail. To many, this seems like a daily occurrence—a fight breaks out, and the police come and arrest those involved. At first glance, this seemed like an all-too-common event. When things like these do occur, we as citizens believe that a night in jail and a few charges is all that will be brought against these people. …

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