In 2012, Scottsdale, Arizona, officer James Peters shot and killed a suspect, his sixth in 12 years on the job, which was more individuals than any other officer had killed in the history of Arizona Law Enforcement. The initial media coverage didn’t mention that he was on SWAT, and that his prior five shootings were deemed justified. Although that information came out later, there was no guarantee that observers of the early media coverage received that important update. Do you feel that the media is partially responsible for violent community reactions, such as looting and attacks on police? Do you already have biases that will influence your opinion from what you hear (or see) about police shootings? Explain.
PROMPT: 1 In 2012, Scottsdale, Arizona, officer James Peters shot and killed a suspect, his sixth in 12 years on the job, which was more individuals than any other officer had killed in the history of Arizona Law Enforcement. The initial media coverage didn’t mention that he was on SWAT, and that his prior five shootings were deemed justified. Although that information came out later, there was no guarantee that observers of the early media coverage received that important update. Do you feel that the media is partially responsible for violent community reactions, such as looting and attacks on police? Do you already have biases that will influence your opinion from what you hear (or see) about police shootings? Explain.
PROMPT:2 What are some of the pros and cons of placing cameras in police cars? After providing your list, do you agree with putting cameras in police cars? Why or why not?
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