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INSTRUCTIONS
For this assignment, you will select a peer-reviewed journal article from one of the databases located in the University’s online library. The article will relate in some way to the reading material (use of force) you have reviewed for this module. After you read the article, download the Journal Article Review Template. Then, complete a Journal Article Review for the article you read. You are not reviewing the article in the sense that you are assessing it, but you are reviewing it so you can provide analysis and relate to your reader the main point and how they relate to the area of crisis intervention. The assignment is not to be too much shorter or longer than the example in the template. Ensure that you focus on the critical thinking piece of discussing implications the article has on criminal justice as this is the most important aspect of this process. How does the article’s content relate to the field of law enforcement? How does it influence policy and practice? This can be accomplished in the comments, recommendations, and conclusion sections of the assignment. Use an APA citation for the article you choose; you may provide additional reference support if you choose to, but it is not required.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
Article: https://www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pnas.1821204116
Article Information:
Risk of being killed by police use of force in the United States by age, race-ethnicity, and sex
by Edwards, Frank; Lee, Hedwig; Esposito, Michael
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences – PNAS, 08/2019, Volume 116, Issue 34
We use data on police-involved deaths to estimate how the risk of being killed by police use of force in the United States varies across social groups…
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HOW TO WORK ON THIS ASSIGNMENT (EXAMPLE ESSAY / DRAFT)
Introduction This article discusses the risk of being killed by police use of force in the United States and how it varies by age, race, ethnicity, and sex. The authors use data on police-involved deaths to estimate these differences and provide a detailed analysis of the results.
Methodology The authors used data from the Fatal Encounters database, which collects information on police-involved deaths in the United States. The data was collected from 2013 to 2018 and included information on demographic characteristics, such as age, race, ethnicity, and sex, as well as the circumstances surrounding the deaths. The authors used this data to estimate the risk of being killed by police use of force in the United States by demographic group and to identify any disparities in this risk.
Results The results of the study showed that the risk of being killed by police use of force in the United States varies greatly by demographic group. The authors found that black men are 2.5 times more likely to be killed by police use of force than white men, and that black women are 1.4 times more likely to be killed by police use of force than white women. Additionally, the authors found that young people, specifically those between the ages of 15 and 24, are at a higher risk of being killed by police use of force compared to other age groups.
Comments and Implications The results of this study have important implications for the field of criminal justice, particularly in the area of crisis intervention and the use of force by police officers. The disparities in the risk of being killed by police use of force by demographic group highlight the need for increased training and accountability in the use of force by law enforcement. Additionally, the findings may be used to inform policy and practice in the area of crisis intervention, such as by improving training and training materials for officers to ensure that they are aware of and understand the different risks faced by different demographic groups.
Recommendations Based on the results of this study, the authors recommend that law enforcement agencies work to improve the training and accountability of their officers in the use of force. They suggest that agencies consider developing specialized training programs for officers that are tailored to different demographic groups, such as young people and people of color. Additionally, the authors recommend that agencies consider collecting and analyzing data on the use of force by their officers, in order to identify any disparities in the risk of being killed by police use of force and to take steps to address these disparities.
Conclusion In conclusion, the article by Edwards, Lee, and Esposito provides important insights into the risk of being killed by police use of force in the United States and the disparities in this risk by demographic group. The results of this study highlight the need for increased training and accountability in the use of force by law enforcement and provide important information that can be used to inform policy and practice in the area of crisis intervention.
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