Supporters of civilian review boards believe that it is impossible for the police to objectively review actions of their colleagues and emphasize that the police culture demands that police officers support each other, even if the know something illegal has occurred. Opponents of civilian review boards stress that civilians cannot possibly understand the complexities of the policing profession and that it is demeaning to be reviewed by an external source.
Do you favor civilian review boards? Why or why not? Justify your answer. No less than 300 words
In no less than 200 words Explain the defintion of the broken windows phenomenon (neighborhood disorder); to include abandonded buildings, graffiti, public drunkeness, fighting, etc. How does this affect crime and what can the police do to overcome it? What factors are most important in helping residents establish a “sense of community?”