Watch the Tedx Talk (Melvin Russell: I love being a police officer, but we need reform) by
Question:
Watch the Tedx Talk (Melvin Russell: I love being a police officer, but we need reform) by Lt. Colonel Melvin Russel from the Baltimore Police. In his talk, he discusses how law enforcement is in crisis and need of reform. He was the commander of the district in Baltimore with the most violence, disease, and drugs
://www.ted.com/talks/melvin_russell_i_love_being_a_police_officer_but_we_need_reform?referrer=playlist-criminal_justice_reform_now
1. What are the two reasons he gives for why policing needs reform?
2. What are some of the ways that he suggests reform can begin? What are some tactics that can be used?
3. What does he say are the two arms of policing? What is the arm that he says that has been forgotten?
4. What is "relational equity" according to Russel?