Assignment:
Take a stand on this controversial topic: Develop a persuasive argument as to whether or not excessive force is systematic problem. Argue one of these viewpoints:
1. Excessive use of force is a systematic problem.
2. Excessive use of force is not a systematic problem.
Identify and incorporate statistics on police brutality from Debating Crime, and a reputable Internet source. Support your argument with these statistics.
Resource
Neubauer, David W. (2001) Debating crime: Rhetoric and reality. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning.