6.8. Current Issues: Police Shootings

What is identified as one of the most controversial policing issues in the 21st century?

What is the primary reason police departments often cannot provide immediate, detailed answers after an officer-involved shooting?

What is a common public perception when a police department offers a 'no comment' or limited facts after a shooting?

According to the text, what is a primary function of police unions in the aftermath of an officer-involved shooting?

Which specific case is cited as an example that signifies the controversy surrounding officer-involved shootings?

What were some of the major consequences of the riots following the Michael Brown incident, as described in the text?

Once an investigation into a police-involved shooting is complete, what legal proceeding must take place?

What is the primary purpose of the trial that occurs after a police-involved shooting?

What is the outcome for an officer if a jury determines that their use of deadly force was justified?

What are the potential consequences for a police officer if a jury finds their use of deadly force to be unjustified?

How often do police officers typically train and qualify with their duty firearms, according to the text?

The review process following a deadly force incident, involving a grand jury or coroner's inquest, is described as being similar to what?

According to the text, the Portland Police Bureau's process for reviewing any use of deadly force involves how many different reviews?

What does the text say about the information released by the media shortly after the Michael Brown shooting?

In the post-incident trial, who ultimately decides whether or not the officer's use of deadly force was justified?

During the trial to determine justification, who describes the shooting in detail and explains why they felt deadly force was necessary?

If an officer's use of deadly force is found to be unjustified, what type of criminal charges can they face?

After a jury finds an officer's use of deadly force was unjustified, what is the typical first action taken by the prosecutor's office?

Why is it necessary for an investigation to occur before a police department can make a formal statement or release body camera footage?

The text states that the relationship between which two groups suffered 'almost insurmountable damage' after the Ferguson riots?

What is the key question that a grand jury or coroner's inquest aims to answer following a police shooting?

Besides the involved officer, who else takes the stand to provide testimony during the trial that follows a police shooting?

If a jury concludes that an officer's use of deadly force was NOT justified, what is the usual consequence for the officer's employment status?

In which century are police shootings identified as being one of the most controversial issues in policing?

Why does the text say that citizens 'rightfully' want answers after an officer-involved shooting?

What is the unfortunate timing issue with the release of official information about a police shooting?

How does the text characterize police officer-involved shootings in terms of their significance?

In addition to training and qualifying with firearms, what do officers regularly review concerning deadly force?

The legal review of a police shooting can be conducted by a grand jury or, depending on the jurisdiction, what other body?

If a shooting is found to be unjustified, which entity is responsible for filing charges against the officer?

What is a significant outcome when a department cannot immediately provide answers after a shooting, regardless of the reason for the delay?

What two formal legal proceedings are presented as the options for reviewing a deadly force incident after the initial investigation is complete?

Which specific police department is mentioned as having a process that involves eight different reviews for use-of-deadly-force incidents?

What was the key finding about the initial media reports that followed the Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson?

In the legal proceedings that follow a police shooting, what is the specific role of the jury?

What is the primary legal consequence for an officer when their use of deadly force is deemed 'justified' by a jury?

The text provides an example of a Chicago police officer who was found guilty of what crime?

What must an officer do during a post-shooting trial to explain their actions?

What is the primary reason given for why police departments cannot immediately provide full comments on a shooting?

What key protection do police unions provide for officers in the immediate aftermath of a shooting?

The text states that the legal review process for a police shooting, such as a grand jury, is similar to what other type of proceeding?

Besides being fired, what is the other major criminal justice consequence for an officer if a shooting is found to be unjustified?

Why must an investigation be conducted before a police department releases body camera or dash-mounted camera footage?

What is the specified frequency for police officers to train and qualify with their duty firearms?

Who provides testimony and evidence in the trial that determines if deadly force was justified?

When a jury finds that an officer's use of deadly force was unjustified, what specific action does the prosecutor's office then take?

What is one negative effect of police departments being unable to provide immediate answers after a shooting?

The entire legal review process following a police shooting is designed to determine if the officer's actions were what?

What was the main problem with the initial information that the media released about the Ferguson shooting?

According to the 'In the News' box, after an investigation is complete, an officer who used deadly force is required to go through what two possible legal proceedings?