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Assignment: Watch the video below and write a reaction paper about the content presented. Some questions you may consider but are not required in case you need some guidance include:
1. What unique perspective does Officer Marzan have as a police officer from the community he patrols?
• Is this a useful perspective?
• How do you think Officer Marzan is perceived by members of the community?
2. Why does Officer Marzan reaches out to community members?
• How has cop culture made Officer Marzan's efforts difficult?
• How can Officer Marzan and others overcome this challenge?
3. How has the "us versus them" mentality impacted the LAPD's efforts in addressing violence within communities?
4. Do you agree with Commander Tingirides that increased stops of minor violations will help curb violence within communities?
• Why or why not?
5. Do you agree with Sergeant Lopez's argument that increased number of officers in a given situation is necessary for officer safety?
• What event led Sergeant Lopez to have this perspective?
• Given the reason, are you able to see Sergeant Lopez's point of view?
• Explain your response.
6. Do you think the community meeting with law enforcement a positive step forward in addressing police-community relations? Why or why not?
7. What are your thoughts on Commander Tingirides' comments on proactive versus reactive policing?
8. Did the officers on night patrol respond appropriately with regards to the 13 year old's use of a toy gun?
• How could the situation have gone differently?
• Do you think Officer Marzan's attitude toward the community and his desire to change cop culture contributed to his response to the incident? Explain your response.
• Did Officer Marzan's knowledge of the community and its citizens play a role in his response during the incident? How
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