Police Brutality
What race is most at risk for being the victim of police brutality?
African Americans
What amendment protects citizens from search and seizures?
The 4th amendment
What is it called when one falsely recognizes a suspect?
Eyewitness Misdentification
What are the 3 stages of the cycle of incarcerated individuals?
Crime committed, then in jail, released, and back to committing a crime.
How many people are incarcerated in the USA?
About 2,000,000
Which US state has the highest rate of fatal police violence?
New Mexico
What is it called when law enforcement suspects one based off of race?
Racial Profiling
What do young people, and those with disabilities, have a harder time falling subject to?
False Confessions
What kind of trauma do incarcerated people go through in jail? and can this trauma lead to mental issues?
Sexual assault, emotional trauma, and violence (like fights), these traumas lead to mental health issues.
How many black individuals are victims of police violence?
21%
Which police department has the highest rates of police violence?
St. Louis metropolitan PD
When was George W. Bush presidential term?
2001-2009
Improper interrogation is a form of what?
Police and Prosecutorial Misconduct
Name all four of the things that are taken away from incarcerated people.
Identities, Loved Ones, Safety and Treatment
🎃 What is the original purpose of a jack o' lantern? 🎃
To ward off evil spirits
How many people are killed by law enforcement per year in the US?
600
41%
How many hours have falsely accused people spent in prison since 1919?
27,200+
Do incarcerated people receive help or treatment in jail?
At times, they receive medication but they do not receive help with their mental health issues.
What percent of ex-inmates are "jobless"?
About 60%
What causes police brutality?
racism and stereo types
What is Racial profiling practiced by?
local, state and federal law enforcement
Reviewing appropriate post-conviction cases through DNA testing is a goal of what program?
Kirk Bloodsworth post-conviction DNA Testing Grant Program
How do incarcerated people get stuck in a cycle of going back to jail after being released?
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable 🎃
FRUIT!