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Assignment:
The research question for this paper is: "Does police policy affect different communities differently?" This is an important topic because it addresses the issue of potential disparities in law enforcement practices across various communities. It is crucial to understand if there is a systemic bias in the application of police policies, as this could have significant implications for social justice and equality. The hypothesis for this research is: "Police policies are applied differently across various communities, leading to disparities in law enforcement outcomes."
Based on the research question above draw on one or more of the following sources for your findings or data: statistical data, published first-hand accounts or case studies, historical material, research reports, biographical material, media reports (used with a critical eye); and information from your own field research or direct, personal experiences. Pay particular attention to issues concerning the perceived need for the law or code that your question concerns. Discuss whether any understanding or theory regarding the origin and persistence of the "problem" or situation that the law addresses or informs those who sponsored the law and/or those who oppose it. If so, describe. Consider the extent to which (if at all) those involved in any debate over the law exert political power themselves or are represented by others (such as various political or religious groups) in the political and social arena. Identify any possible political or social struggles concerning legal control, social acceptance, causation, and social responsibility.
These factors should be considered whether you are looking at a law that is currently the focus of public debate or whether such debate occurred in the past (and this could theoretically go back centuries). In developing your answer/explanation identify any possible sociological theory (or combination of theories) that you think backs up your argument. Make a case for your choice(s). Discuss whether your theory (or theories) agrees with that of the individuals or organizations that are most identified with the particular law or problem the law addresses. Regardless of whether your research is primarily field research or library research, it is expected that you will consult at least several published sources (as in books, journal articles, internet sites, or observations).
Fully reference any data, information, or ideas that you obtain from outside sources (including the Internet) within the text of your paper and in the references section at the end. You must, however, maintain the confidentiality of individuals you interview, unless they talk with you in an official capacity and agree that you can use their name. If you conduct field research, you much include a short methodology section in your paper.