Police brutality is a very real problem that many Americans face today. The police carry a huge burden every day. Police work is very stressful and involves many violent and dangerous situations. In many confrontations, police find themselves in a position where they may have to use force to control the situation. There are different levels of force and the situation dictates the level of use most of the time. The police have very strict rules regarding the use of force and how they use it. In this article, I will try to explain the many reasons why police cross the line, as well as the many different people that this type of behavior affects. Thousands of reports each year reveal attacks and ill-treatment against police officers who use excessive force and violate the human rights of their victims. In some cases, police injured or even killed people using excessive force and brutal treatment. The use of excessive force is a criminal act and I will attempt to explore the many different factors involved in these situations.1. Introductiona) History of excessive use of force by policeb) Incidence in the United States and abroadc) Cause of police brutality2. Investigationsa) Prevention and rashb) Independent monitoringc) Legislation3. ConclusionIntroductionThe primary purpose of policing is to provide protection, and force should only be used to promote community safety. The police have been entrusted with one of the greatest responsibilities in the world, that of ensuring the national welfare of the public. My father was a New York police officer for 20 years and I know firsthand that this job is not easy. Police...... middle of paper ...... in investigations. In most, if not all cases, the victim of excessive force is accused of resisting arrest and/or assaulting a police officer, when in fact they are the ones who were assaulted and victimized themselves. They are now fighting two battles that are difficult to win, whatever the situation. Most of the time, the victim comes from a poor or low-income area and may have already been perceived as a criminal by the police. The police have great power and sometimes manipulate the situation to make it appear or to hide what might have happened during an arrest. My father would tell me stories about the police and the things some police officers did to abuse their power. The police must be monitored and the public must be better informed about what law enforcement's job is and how to best help them accomplish it..