Many different issues, controversies, and problems in law enforcement relate to personnel administration. One of the most controversial problems in law enforcement is the use of force. This is a topic that has been studied and talked about repeatedly. The use of force is a problem that can be corrected by addressing the problem and taking action to prevent it. The use of force is an inevitable strategy when it comes to police work. There have been many stories where the lives of citizens and officers have been taken by the incorrect use of force. There is no universal definition of the use of force by police officers. When the use of force comes into play, the correct conclusions must be made as to when the force is necessary, whether the officer has …show more content…
Because of the use of force, there has been a lack of trust with police from communities. There have been many situations in which an officer has used unnecessary force, authority, and racial bias. There are many issues when it comes to the use of force. Rodney King was an African American man who was a victim of police brutality and the incorrect use of force in the 1990s. After this incident, several police agencies began to rethink their use of force training and policies. Many officers even reevaluated what they believed about the mistreatment of the suspects. After the Rodney King incident, there were public outcries about the mistreatment of citizens when it came to police officers and their authorities to use force. There are several cases in which police officers have used an excessive amount of force when handling situations. George Floyd was an African American man who encountered the deadly side of force when an officer knelt on his neck for nine minutes, resulting in his death. Floyd’s death was one of the many that were caught on camera. The video of this incident raised protests just about everywhere in the United States against police brutality, bias, and