Police Brutality And Corruption In The United States: A Fallacy Created By The Media

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Police Brutality and Corruption in the United States: A Fallacy Created by the Media

While the police officers undertake a fair share of heroic actions, some that jeopardize their life, the media is often quick to point out their mistakes and dedicate considerable airtime on their downside. The public is continuously subjected to endless incidences highlighting the ills of law enforcers, especially the police misconduct and brutality (Reiner, 2003). While this does not mean that such incidences do not exist, it is evident that the media has continuously propagated a narrative centered on police brutality and violence. The current paper argues that the police brutality and corruption is a fallacy created by the press.