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Police And Community Relations: Will "To Serve And Protect" Be Words The Public Can Ever Trust?, James Volpe
Police And Community Relations: Will "To Serve And Protect" Be Words The Public Can Ever Trust?, James Volpe
Northern Illinois University Law Review
In today's society police officers are constantly being criticized as having too much power over the citizens they are sworn to "serve and protect". Unlike before current technological advances, citizens can now see when a police officer uses force. In-squad video cameras, smart phones and police body cameras make it possible for violent encounters with police to be recorded and conveyed to millions of viewers within seconds. And the viewers don't like what they see! Even if the officer's force is well-grounded in the Constitution, there may still be serious negative community reaction to the way the officer handled the …
Adolescent Sports Violence--When Prosecutors Play Referee. Making Criminals Out Of Child Athletes, But Are They The Real Culprits?, Jason R. Schuette
Adolescent Sports Violence--When Prosecutors Play Referee. Making Criminals Out Of Child Athletes, But Are They The Real Culprits?, Jason R. Schuette
Northern Illinois University Law Review
With increasing regularity, prosecutors across the United States are being asked to delineate a line between aggressive play and acts of violence that exceed an acceptable level. This includes the once docile province of youth sports. With that, this comment is devoted to violence in youth sports and the issues involved when criminal penalties are brought against child athletes. Part I analyzes the historical ideology behind the rise of youth sports programs in America; which consequently, is important in comprehending the ideals and beliefs that are intended to be fostered under the guise of youth sport. Part II discusses the …