Discussion Questions

1. How can technology be used or how has it been used to help enhance law enforcement efforts? Are there any privacy and use concerns regarding this technology?

2. What are some of the challenges faced by the police today that are different from the challenges faced by the police 20 years ago?

3. Give examples of police brutality. What are some of the ways departments can attempt to minimize it?

4. Police officers are allowed to use the amount of force which is considered necessary and reasonable. What does reasonable mean?

5. Discuss civil liability. What types of actions (or inaction) are vulnerable to lawsuits? How might police officers be held criminally liable for their misconduct?