San Diego State University American Policing and Colonialism Questions

Instructions:

This discussion will require you to read the article Wicked Overseers-American Policing and Colonialism, included in this module and attached here. After reading the article, answer the following questions:

1- What do the authors mean by contemporary colonialism and how does it influence police behavior?

2- What was the impact of the war on drugs, broken windows policing and zero tolerance approaches on urban residents, particularly on African Americans?

3- Explain at least two tactics police use to control and manage the movements of the colonized

4-Tell us what value do you find in learning about the relationship between American policing and colonialism. How does it inform your understanding of the current wave of protests against police violence and more?

5- Finally, provide substantial constructive feedback to at least two classmates.

Grading Rubric

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