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THE BLACK AND THE BLUE REFLECTION PROJECT

THE BLACK AND THE BLUE REFLECTION PROJECT

Q For this project you must have read Matthew Horace and Ron Harris’ book, The Black and The Blue: A cop Reveals the Crimes, Racism, and Injustice in America’s Law Enforcement. You must answer TWO of the following prompting questions. Each answer must have A MINIMUM OF FIVE REFERENCES WITH PAGE CITATION to the book. Please follow the citation format we have been using for assignments. Your answers must demonstrate that you have read the book and are able to critically analyze the material. The paper must be well-written. Poor grammar and spelling will have a negative impact on your grade. The paper should be no more than 5 pages in length, Times New Roman 12 point font. There is no need for a title page or an abstract. PROMPTING QUESTIONS: 1. What are the impediments to police reform? Is there a culture of criminality in law enforcement? Is there implicit bias in policing? What can be done to address these issues? 2. Why do you think protests in the past were not successful in changing the culture of policing? Do you believe protests are effective to address systemic racism in society? 3. Does media and social media have an impact on changing police culture? Does it advance or hurt police reform? How does it affect the relationship between the police and the community? 4. Explain the intersection between poverty and crime. How does this have an impact on policing and police reform?

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