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Assignment:

With the ever-growing demands of an evolving country, police professionalism was implemented to adhere to the expectations of a civil society. Police agencies were designed to provide the greatest level of protection and order maintenance for the American population.

Define police professionalism, and describe two outcomes of increased police professionalism during the 20th century. Provide one example of recent events involving police professionalism. Compare any similarities or differences between the two examples. You may pull from the media, newspapers, etc. Explain what recommendations or strategies could be implemented to help establish more positive relationships.

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MY ABSTRACT

The ongoing problem of racial disparities in the criminal justice system is the main topic of this essay, which is analyzed from both a historical and modern standpoint. The history of racial disparities in the United States dates to the time of slavery and segregation, which established institutionalized prejudices against minority groups. Laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other affirmative action programs that promoted equality were among the historical attempts to address this problem. Through practices like disproportionate sentencing and racial profiling, racial disparities have continued despite these efforts, disproportionately affecting the Latino and African American communities. The essay will examine significant historical interventions, evaluate their effectiveness, and draw attention to the persistent problems of bias and discrimination that have been sustained by societal attitudes and legal loopholes.

These disparities are still a problem for the criminal justice system today, as evidenced by data indicating that minorities are significantly overrepresented in arrests, convictions, and incarcerations. Reform movements supporting legislative changes like the repeal of mandatory minimum sentences, police reform, and restorative justice techniques that lower incarceration rates and prioritize rehabilitation over punishment are examples of modern attempts to address these problems.

The goal of this essay is to present a thorough examination of how historical precedents have influenced the present situation and the continuous attempts to attain racial equality within the criminal justice system. The paper aims to add to the discussion on fair justice and the usefulness of reformative actions by bridging the gap between historical context and modern reform.