Instructions
Discussion Question 3
Activity 3.1: Use of Force Continuum
Find a recent news story that contains a video of a law enforcement use of force incident. Share your opinion about the video in the discussion forum.
Some ideas include:
Surveillance video shows Mesa police officers punching a man in the face
Video shows tense arrest of 15-year-old robbery suspect; two Mesa officers placed on leave
Mesa police cleared in September fatal shooting of Army veteran
Chicago police use excessive force, DOJ finds
The class is to classify the types of force used by the officer(s). The class discussion could include: what factors influenced the type of force used and was the use of force appropriate for the situation. Ask the class to recall the four situations in which the use of force is considered appropriate as designated by the FBI. The class discussion could include: Does the incident in question fall into one of these categories? Does it fall into more than one category? Under which category(ies) does it fall?
Activity 3.2: Crisis Intervention Teams
Share the following 6:13 video from YouTube explaining Arlington’s Jail Diversion Program:
Jail Diversion Program:
The class discussion could include: For whom is jail diversion appropriate? Describe the sequential intercept model. How does the program work? What are some of the benefits of jail diversion? Does jail diversion pose any ethical issues and if so, what are they?
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