Police Accountability impact on Black Lives Matter movement in the U.S.

Police Accountability Impact on Black Lives Matter Movement in the US
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Executive SummaryThe main reason for writing this report is to highlight the impact of police brutality on black lives matters. According to Black lives matter, the idea behind the movement is to champion for the equality in the manner in which police handle different races. They believe the police are unfair to the black Americans. Since 2012, more than 120 black men and women have succumbed to police brutality. Black lives matter for a long time has become a movement that aims at bridging the racial divide that is visible in the manner in which the United States of America System of police has failed to exercise fairness in their administration of duty. To shed more light, close to 40 percent of American prisons are made of black people.
The objective of this report is to identify the state of the situation by analyzing the available facts and the impact of the issue to the relevant stakeholders. Then providing necessary mechanism to help solve the problem. It is surprising that none of the perpetrators of these police brutality has been punished, most of the times the police guard their fellows to seal any evidence that may leak to the public (Taleb, 2007). The officers involved in such acts are rarely indicted, neither are they convicted. Instead, a good number of them get back to their jobs. The family members of the victims are often left in sorrows; their attempt to fight for justice always backfires as none of the police is willing to take sides against a fellow officer.

Several protests have been held in various cities by protesters in what is believed to be an attempt to push the police to do what is rig

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TOC o “1-3” h z u Executive Summary PAGEREF _Toc466415115 h 2Client Overview PAGEREF _Toc466415116 h 4Issue PAGEREF _Toc466415117 h 5Impact of issue on the organization PAGEREF _Toc466415118 h 5. Synopsis PAGEREF _Toc466415119 h 6Background PAGEREF _Toc466415120 h 7Key Stakeholders and Publics PAGEREF _Toc466415121 h 9Publics Audience PAGEREF _Toc466415122 h 9Goals PAGEREF _Toc466415123 h 10Objectives PAGEREF _Toc466415124 h 10Key Messages PAGEREF _Toc466415125 h 11Strategy PAGEREF _Toc466415126 h 11Channels PAGEREF _Toc466415127 h 11Tactics PAGEREF _Toc466415128 h 11Budget PAGEREF _Toc466415129 h 12Timeline PAGEREF _Toc466415130 h 12Evaluation PAGEREF _Toc466415131 h 13Appendix PAGEREF _Toc466415132 h 13

Police Accountability Impact on Black Lives Matter Movement in the US
Client OverviewMany more blacks are behind bars, much more are serving life sentences. According to BOP latest statistic, the total number of white Americans in prison is 111,520 an equivalent of 58 percent, yet they form two-thirds majority of the American population. The number of blacks in prisons is 72,394 an equivalent of 37 percent, yet they are only 10 percent of the American population. The reasons behind many blacks being incarcerated more than other races are numerous. Socio-economic inequality is partly to blame for the staggering numbers of blacks locked up in prisons. Statistics from the bureau of census reveals that many blacks are poor than any other subgroup in America. Whites would earn more than black even if they were doing the same job with similar qualification (Williams, 2004). More blacks are unemployed compared to the whites with Hispanics always standing in the middle.
Three systems in the America’s justice system worsens the situation. First, the low-income earners in which majority are blacks are disadvantaged when it comes to allocation of public resources. Secondly, the criminal justice procedures do more harm on socioeconomic inequalities (Edwards & Harris, 2016).. They inflict collateral repercussions to people with criminal trails. Thirdly, racial biases make both the police and other legal criminal practitioners to punish blacks harshly.
Other factors that are attributed to high rates of violence are inadequate education. 44 percent of American jails are made up of semi-illiterate individuals as they lack high school education (Sherman & Tree, 2010). People of color are also likely to attempt criminal activities as a way of trying to earn a living; such circumstances also bring them in a collision with the American Police. Poverty is directly linked to crime, and economic empowerment is the only solution that will uplift the lives of such individuals.
IssueIn recent years both whites, Latinos, and blacks almost in equal proportions have reported being stopped by police officers while walking on foot. It saddens that the motive behind the stopping of these people differs from one race to another. The outcomes of these stops also vary as many blacks find themselves in police custody after such stops (Martin & Yaquinto, 2007).. There is also a huge racial gap in the rates of police stops in certain neighborhoods; the police frequently man black neighborhoods than any other neighbored. Chicago, one of the most racially mixed populations, can attest to the manner in which police handle black men. Chicago police custody has more blacks than any other race, followed by Hispanics.
A newly released report regarding the rate at which the Boston Police observed, interrogated, frisked or searched individuals concluded that despite blacks occupying only 24 percent of the population of Boston, 63 percent of those searched were blacks. Cutting across America, other 20 cities are in the path of entering into an MOU-Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Justice to slow down the application of excessive force and to protect everyone’s civil rights.
Impact of issue on the organizationIf the police do not slow down in the manner in which they are handling black people, then they should expect more resentments from the black community. The black lives matter has vowed to move on until their demands are met. As usual riots and public demos have never been good for any country. During such demonstration several people lose their lives, businesses stand still, and several people are likely to be thrown behind
. SynopsisResearch Methodology
The main research methodologies for coming up with the report is Data Collection, Use of secondary sources such as articles, journals, newspapers and several books available from the library
Data Collection
Collecting data from police departments regarding the number of blacks, whites and Hispanic within the prison facilities. It enables for the provision of first-hand information. Both factual and quantitative information will be accomplished by an extensive research investigation about the History of the issue.
Secondary Sources
Reliance on already written information about the issue will act as a kick start and will provide hints on how to tackle the data collection process. Newspapers, magazines, journals and several books within the library stores will offer guidance on historical perspective about the issue. Credible authors have written several books on racism.
Phone Interviews
A phone interview will provide immediate feedback and first-hand information. Having a phone conversation with a respondent provides room for further inquiry. Besides, respondents always find it tolerable to converse over the phone. Both the police and the civilians will be able to share their views in regards to the manner in which black lives are countering the police. The respondents will also give their views if they think the police is unfair to the black community.
BackgroundThis report is focused on the relationship between black lives matter and the American police. And the reasons why black lives matter are not taking it lightly. In 2013, the movement started with a hashtag titled Black lives matter on popular social Medias, the trigger of the movements is attributed to the freeing of George Zimmerman after the shooting of Trayvon Martin who was a Black American. The movement heightened its activism in 2014 after the shooting of Eric Garner and Michael Brown who are African Americans. The protest was mainly in New York City. It is through that protest that the movement gained recognition on a nationwide scale. Despite the activist giving out all their energy to stop the crisis, police have continued to manhandle Black Americans resulting in more deaths.
It is surprising that none of the perpetrators of these police brutality has been punished, most of the times the police guard their fellows to seal any evidence that may leak to the public. The officers involved in such acts are rarely indicted, neither are they convicted (Martin & Yaquinto, 2007). Instead, a good number of them get back to their jobs. The family members of the victims are often left in sorrows; their attempt to fight for justice always backfires as none of the police is willing to take sides against a fellow officer. Several protests have been held in various cities by protesters in what is believed to be an attempt to push the police to do what is right.
Problem/Opportunity
Black drivers are likely to be arrested much more than the whites or Hispanic. Blacks were 10 percent likely to be stopped for police check while just 5 percent of whites were to undergo the same Ferguson police reports reveals that. After making a stop, traffic police searched 7 per cent of white drivers and 12 percent of black drivers. Surprisingly, 34 percent of white drivers who had been searched were found to be carrying contraband that includes guns and drugs, while only 22 percent of blacks who were stopped were found with search items. Such findings shed light that it could be that there are more white criminals than black criminals
The killings of blacks by police may not be accidental; it could be attributed to the following reasons, in the Trayvon Martin’s Report, the application of deadly force towards African Americans is a normal practice in the USA., it is in the fabric of the American society. The police believe that the only way of containing black criminals is the application of much force. The killings are referred to as extrajudicial simply because the courts do not authorize them; they are just acts of racial prejudice (Leo, 2008). The media is to be blamed for the spread of the extrajudicial killings, the media has failed to condemn such acts, and this could typically mean they are reading from the same scripts as the police. In most cases, the media terms the killed individual as “thug.” Nearly all of the mainstream media dance to the tunes played by the officers. It is surprising that most of Americans tend to lean on the side of the police when such incidences occur. The majority do not bother to internalize nor look at both sides of the coin. Instead, they lean on the police side of the story.
The killings can also be attributed to heavy police presence in a black neighborhood in black populated towns such as Chicago. Police are extensively spread in the black communities creating a mentality of thuggeries among the residents. Children brought up in such neighborhoods do not find police as people to be feared and are likely to join gangs. The police should do their work of protecting and treating everyone equally; there is no need of acting defensive yet every black life succumbs to bullet every 36 hours in the United States of America. Other reasons behind extrajudicial killing can be attributed to,
Police policies such as “stop check” and “broken window” that have impacted heavily on black American youths
Use of discretion such as belief that blacks and Hispanics are likely to be thugs, therefore they are likely to be stopped by traffic police for investigative reasons
Imposing of collateral consequences for those who have criminal records.
Key Stakeholders and PublicsBlack Lives Matter
Black lives matter are not taking things lightly; they have vowed to continue piling pressure until the police heed to their demands
The Police
The police are to blame, statistics from the police department in various states point out that they arrest blacks much more than any other group. Many blacks have succumbed to police brutality.
State Government and Federal Government
New York City mayor’s policy of 1990 by introducing broken window where police stop to frisk suspected individuals. Many blacks have been stopped for frisking more than any other race.
Publics AudienceThe Judiciary
The judiciary should act to ensure that perpetrators of such brutality are arrested. Several police officers have been released without charge even after broad daylight shooting of black men. Arrest of such individuals will serve as examples to the rest
The police
Police should help in an investigation by providing relevant information regarding such incidences. The good police should lead by unmasking the bad ones who engage in atrocities against blacks
The government
The government should act swiftly to create bills that will protect the people of color from police brutality. They should also weed out bad police. Besides, designing a mechanism for a drug test will ensure drug users are weeded out from the police force.
GoalsInform stakeholders on the roles they can play to reduce the tension between the police and black lives matter.
Urge the judiciary to work on punishing police who have been involved in extrajudicial killings
Promote awareness among the major stakeholders about the rules of the Tailgating and the police
Enhance the relationship between black lives matter and the police.
Increase public participation towards the attainment of a just police
Create a sense of cooperation between the main stakeholders to ensure that America becomes a country for all regardless of skin color.
ObjectivesTo increase the awareness of the roles of the police to the public by 30%
To sensitize the public especially black on their right as citizens by 33%.
To improve the relationship between blacks and police by 45% by the end of March 2017.
To urge the judiciary to provide clear picture on who is wrong between the police or the backs who suffer in their hands
Key MessagesThe main message of this campaign is to urge the police to be tactful when handling suspects.
Victims of police harassment should report to the relevant authority.
Avoid racism
StrategyCreate awareness among the key stakeholders on the issue.
Educate black Americans on their rights, and how they should react in case, they fall victims of police mistreatment.
ChannelsResorting to the following channels will help educate the public on the issue of police and black lives matter.
Social Networking sites ( Twitter, Facebook, and more)
Public events ( press conferences and mass release)
Mass Media ( television, newspapers, YouTube advertisements, physical posters)
TacticsSocial networking sites
Social sites are the places where people meet today. Creating Facebook pages and creating relevant posts will be of good help to the Americans. Encouraging members of the public to tweet their view on the issue will encourage participation and sharing of opinions.
2) Public Events
There are numerous public events in America, clearly strategizing on how to share opinions through this events will pass a lot of information in a subtle manner to the public. Organizing press conferences so as to air facts to the public and then suggest how they can prevent falling victims
Budget

TimelineMilestone Date
Assembling a team of competent people 1st November to 7th November
first general meeting 10th November 2016
Taking to representatives of black matter on how they can inform their members and other black on how to react in case they find themselves victims of police misconduct 12th November to 15th November
Plan and meet with the client to discuss strategies to achieve goals 21st November
Share facts with the clients regarding the issue of black lives 23rd November
Begin a strong campaign that is based on the objectives, aims, and messages set during planning 1st December
testing campaign results 21st January
Evaluating results 28th January
Publishing of results 15th February
EvaluationEvaluation of the results will be done on a weekly basis. The set deadlines will be used to access the progress at each and every stage. Social media participation will be a key indicator on how the public is perceiving the issue. The police will also be monitored, and their records tracked so that each and every act of inhuman they participate in is registered. Various news outlet will be of great help in providing information regarding the movement of police. Black lives matters will also be assessed on their response towards the campaigns aimed at slowing down police brutality.
AppendixThe chart below shows the public response towards police action on black people. Blacks are the most dissatisfied in the manner in which police are treating their fellow black Americans. Whites are moderate regarding the issue, probably because they are not victims of extrajudicial killings. Generally, the trend has dropped since 2014.

The diagram below illustrates the number of people arrested for various offenses across the country in 2015. White Americans take the lead followed by African Americans. Hispanics and other races were the least offenders

References
Edwards, S. B., & Harris, D. (2016, November). Black Lives Matter. ABDO. Retrieved November 6, 2016, from https://books.google.co.ke/books?id=sHLRCgAAQBAJ.
Leo, R. (2008). Police interrogation and American justice. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press.
Martin, M. & Yaquinto, M. (2007). Redress for historical injustices in the United States. Durham: Duke University Press.
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