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I need help for a class project I need help from my fellow orgers...I need answers for this survey, the ones I sent out never got returned so I am kinda stressed..if anyone has a moment could they answer these for me? Thanks!!
Team B Survey Demographic information: Age Gender City of Residence Occupation Level of Education 1. Do you think that the advancements in technology such as pepper spray, pepper ball guns and tazers have help decrease excessive force by officers? 1A. Do you think they increase excessive force? 2. Do you feel that police excessive force is truly a problem in today's society 3. What can police agencies do to help with the public image of police brutality? 4. Would better training decrease the number of incidents of excessive force? 5. Do you think that police review boards are an effective way to review excessive force by police agencies 6. In incidents of excessive force by police, what do you believe to be the primary cause of officers going to far and what would resolve this issue. 7. Have you been a victim of police excessive force? 8. DO you believe race plays a role in an officer’s decision to use force? 9. When do you feel that the use of deadly force should or would be permitted? 10. Do you feel that the use of non-lethal weapons i.e., pepper spray, tazers, rubber bullets, asps or metal batons can be considered excessive use of force when a subject refuses to cooperate? 11. Are officers trained to be "too reliant" on their firearms rather then alternative non-lethal weapons or alternative tactics? 12. Should use-of-force investigations be conducted by internal branches within the department, such as internal affairs or officer-involved shooting teams? 13. Should the federal or state governments have clear, universal mandates on use-of force policies for all law enforcement agencies? 14. Should certain empty-hand tactics be utilized or implemented in a departments use of-force policy or training regimen? | |
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1. Do you think that the advancements in technology such as pepper spray, pepper ball guns and tazers have help decrease excessive force by officers? Yes
1A. Do you think they increase excessive force? no 2. Do you feel that police excessive force is truly a problem in today's society no 3. What can police agencies do to help with the public image of police brutality? Police agencies should be showing up at schools more and giving public lectures and working inside schools, chruches, etc. But ultimately the local and federal governments should figure out a way to takeback the warzone of some of today's cities. 4. Would better training decrease the number of incidents of excessive force? of course 5. Do you think that police review boards are an effective way to review excessive force by police agencies Are they independent? 6. In incidents of excessive force by police, what do you believe to be the primary cause of officers going to far and what would resolve this issue. Training, stress, and the fact that the danger to our officers is very real. It's not like we're asking them to police Disneyland. 7. Have you been a victim of police excessive force? no, but I was stopped by police, cuffed, and taken back to my parents house because they didn't believe I was allowed out at night--my city didn't even have a curfew. The policeman who did it mistook my tone of voice as a hostile one. 8. DO you believe race plays a role in an officer’s decision to use force? yes, of course. 9. When do you feel that the use of deadly force should or would be permitted? Absolutely. People who don't should spend a few weeks on the force. It is absolutely needed. My neighbor is a policeman, and the stories he's told me turn my stomach. People in society are sick--you can't deal with that problem with flowers anc chocolate. 10. Do you feel that the use of non-lethal weapons i.e., pepper spray, tazers, rubber bullets, asps or metal batons can be considered excessive use of force when a subject refuses to cooperate? no. When the policeman tells you to get down, your ass should get down. No if, ands, or buts. There may be any number of factors that play into the situation, and you shouldn't second guess the officer's motives at that specific momment. 11. Are officers trained to be "too reliant" on their firearms rather then alternative non-lethal weapons or alternative tactics? no, they are not. 12. Should use-of-force investigations be conducted by internal branches within the department, such as internal affairs or officer-involved shooting teams? no. I believe these groups should operate inside the organization, but report elsewhere. 13. Should the federal or state governments have clear, universal mandates on use-of force policies for all law enforcement agencies? no. Every situation is different. Crime isn't a six sigma program. Every situation an officer walks into is different. They should obviously have guidelines to work under, but to take away any judgement on their part is pointless. 14. Should certain empty-hand tactics be utilized or implemented in a departments use of-force policy or training regimen? I have no clue what this means. | |
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I'd like to answer this query, but being Finnish I probably can't. Besides it's not like any of these questions would be terribly relevant over here. | |
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Age 25 Gender F City of Residence Santa Rosa, CA Occupation Insurance Underwriter Level of Education In college 1. Do you think that the advancements in technology such as pepper spray, pepper ball guns and tazers have help decrease excessive force by officers? Yes, I know of it being successful firsthand. One of my best friends is a CA Highway Patrolman. 1A. Do you think they increase excessive force? If by "excessive force" you mean those long sticks, violence, and firearms, then no, not that I know of. 2. Do you feel that police excessive force is truly a problem in today's society? In my incredibly ignorant situation, the only time I can see it being a true problem is in high minority areas where bigoted peace officers make their rounds. I mean, no police officer is going to knock me (white female) to the ground without a good reason. In the inner city, however, it's pretty backwards. So yes, it's a huge problem in certain areas, especially the larger cities. 3. What can police agencies do to help with the public image of police brutality? There's nothing they can do in an immediate fashion. When people of large enough numbers believe one thing, you've just got to let the fuckers die and try and impress the next generations who haven't been tainted yet. It's going to take some time. 4. Would better training decrease the number of incidents of excessive force? There are some great cops out there. Maybe the dangerous officers should be punished more severely if it's been proven they're violent. 5. Do you think that police review boards are an effective way to review excessive force by police agencies? I don't know enough about review boards outside of "Law & Order". It seems they're wasting a lot of time on small issues as opposed to the core of the problem (racial profiling). 6. In incidents of excessive force by police, what do you believe to be the primary cause of officers going to far and what would resolve this issue? I think the job is a very difficult one, and it's possible officers aren't getting proper treatment for the crime and negativity they battle on a daily, nightly basis. Their pent-up anger and whatever preconceived racial biases might have a lot to do with when they go too far. Now I'm wondering how much psychological treatment they're entitled to. I'll have to look into that. It should be a requirement for the job, no? 7. Have you been a victim of police excessive force? No, but I've had my car searched twice without probable cause. 8. Do you believe race plays a role in an officer’s decision to use force? Absolutely. Not every time, but it NEVER should, so even if it's happening one percent of the time, it's over the limit for me. 9. When do you feel that the use of deadly force should or would be permitted? Well, isn't it only used in order to save a life of a civilian or your own? Deadly force obviously shouldn't be used in any other situation. I can't imagine how quick you have to be to make such a heavy decision and how it feels afterward. I'm also sure that no matter how careful they are, officers can make a mistake. Using your judgment on such a constant basis leaves room for errors. I'm sorry, but we're all human. 10. Do you feel that the use of non-lethal weapons i.e., pepper spray, tazers, rubber bullets, asps or metal batons can be considered excessive use of force when a subject refuses to cooperate? In many situations it's probably over the line. But like anything else, each situation is unique. A well-trained 5-ft tall, 110-lb cop battling a 7-ft heavyweight champion on the sidewalk might need some "assistance". But if the officer doesn't have to struggle hard to get a crook (without a weapon) on the ground to cuff them, there's no reason to beat or spray them. 11. Are officers trained to be "too reliant" on their firearms rather then alternative non-lethal weapons or alternative tactics? Well, my CA HP buddy has a fucking impressive collection of non-lethal weapons. And he's used them all. That's just one guy, though. The public tends to see officers as the bad guy, but their lives are on the line every day. Fuck, I can't always blame them for having their hand on their hip in dark Oakland alleyways, for example. 12. Should use-of-force investigations be conducted by internal branches within the department, such as internal affairs or officer-involved shooting teams? I think it'd be enlightening and safe for both sides if there were a good split (internal/external) when it came to investigation. It could be dangerous to leave the UOF Investigations to solely internal or external groups. 13. Should the federal or state governments have clear, universal mandates on use-of force policies for all law enforcement agencies? Guidelines should always be in place, but the judgment of the officers is obviously key. Like I said before, each moment in their operation is unique and should be treated as such. 14. Should certain empty-hand tactics be utilized or implemented in a departments use of-force policy or training regimen? That's too vague, sorry.  Oh shit, my hat done fell off | |
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doegx said: I need help from my fellow orgers...I need answers for this survey, the ones I sent out never got returned so I am kinda stressed..if anyone has a moment could they answer these for me? Thanks!!
Yes it already isin the L.A.P. D. and the Riverside County sherriffs departmentTeam B Survey Demographic information: Age Gender City of Residence Occupation Level of Education 1. Do you think that the advancements in technology such as pepper spray, pepper ball guns and tazers have help decrease excessive force by officers?No 1A. Do you think they increase excessive force? No i think it's the same 2. Do you feel that police excessive force is truly a problem in today's society After the Rodney King incident and Dialo incident, its less of a problem. 3. What can police agencies do to help with the public image of police brutality? Further training in communicating with perps before attacks. 4. Would better training decrease the number of incidents of excessive force? absolutely. 5. Do you think that police review boards are an effective way to review excessive force by police agencies Only when internal affairs and the police chief take them seriously 6. In incidents of excessive force by police, what do you believe to be the primary cause of officers going to far and what would resolve this issue. excessive force usually happens after necessary force, once the perp is contained there should be no more brutality. 7. Have you been a victim of police excessive force? Yes in Mexico. My friends had 20 dollar bills to bribe the federales and keep them from arresting me though. 8. DO you believe race plays a role in an officer’s decision to use force? Yes 9. When do you feel that the use of deadly force should or would be permitted? When a weapon is about to be used, such as a knife gun vehicle. 10. Do you feel that the use of non-lethal weapons i.e., pepper spray, tazers, rubber bullets, asps or metal batons can be considered excessive use of force when a subject refuses to cooperate? Yes if they are not used in moderation 11. Are officers trained to be "too reliant" on their firearms rather then alternative non-lethal weapons or alternative tactics? It depends on the police force. I think in large urban communities absolutely, but not in affluent communities. 12. Should use-of-force investigations be conducted by internal branches within the department, such as internal affairs or officer-involved shooting teams? Yes. 13. Should the federal or state governments have clear, universal mandates on use-of force policies for all law enforcement agencies? No each department should have its own accountability processes due to the simple fact that every community faces different problems 14. Should certain empty-hand tactics be utilized or implemented in a departments use of-force policy or training regimen? Carpenters bend wood, fletchers bend arrows, wise men fashion themselves.
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doegx said: I need help from my fellow orgers...I need answers for this survey, the ones I sent out never got returned so I am kinda stressed..if anyone has a moment could they answer these for me? Thanks!!
Team B Survey Demographic information: Age - 40 Gender - Male City of Residence - Livonia, Michigan Occupation - Records Manager Level of Education - HS 1. Do you think that the advancements in technology such as pepper spray, pepper ball guns and tazers have help decrease excessive force by officers? Yes 1A. Do you think they increase excessive force? No 2. Do you feel that police excessive force is truly a problem in today's society NO 3. What can police agencies do to help with the public image of police brutality? Publicize the actual brutality of crimes even more. People have to understand that Police are here to prevent by any means necessary. 4. Would better training decrease the number of incidents of excessive force? Yes 5. Do you think that police review boards are an effective way to review excessive force by police agencies? Yes, but you run into the problem of taxpayer money being excessively used. Too many committees. 6. In incidents of excessive force by police, what do you believe to be the primary cause of officers going to far and what would resolve this issue? I think the primary cause of being forced to use excessive force is that these criminals are piped up on drugs (speed, coke and similar stuff) that causes them to not listen to authority or reason. Let's blame the predators, not the cops. 7. Have you been a victim of police excessive force? No, I'm an abiding citizen 8. DO you believe race plays a role in an officer’s decision to use force? A definate NO 9. When do you feel that the use of deadly force should or would be permitted? If the criminal is armed with ANY type of deadly weapon. When the criminal isn't armed but puts up an unrelenting struggle. 10. Do you feel that the use of non-lethal weapons i.e., pepper spray, tazers, rubber bullets, asps or metal batons can be considered excessive use of force when a subject refuses to cooperate? NO 11. Are officers trained to be "too reliant" on their firearms rather then alternative non-lethal weapons or alternative tactics? NO 12. Should use-of-force investigations be conducted by internal branches within the department, such as internal affairs or officer-involved shooting teams? As little as possible...I want my tax money on the streets, not in board rooms 13. Should the federal or state governments have clear, universal mandates on use-of force policies for all law enforcement agencies? Absolutely 14. Should certain empty-hand tactics be utilized or implemented in a departments use of-force policy or training regimen? Yes, to an extent Hope this helps!  [Edited 3/11/07 19:08pm] Thanks for the laughs, arguments and overall enjoyment for the last umpteen years. It's time for me to retire from Prince.org and engage in the real world...lol. Above all, I appreciated the talent Prince. You were one of a kind. | |
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