Problem 1: The media is quick to point out police use of excessive force. How do police officers know when to use force and how much to use?
Problem 2: The "fleeing felon" rule was overturned in Tennessee v. Garner in 1985 by the U.S. Supreme Court. Was this a good decision? Why or why not?
Problem 3: What are the various operational styles of the police?
Problem 4: What are the goals of policing?
Problem 5: Explain how, according to research, the police actually spend their time at work.
Problem 6: What is the basic difference between the crime-fighting role and the order-maintenance role of the police?