The Causes of Police Brutality in America

Ariel Mack

English 101

Cause Effect Essay

March 5, 2016

The Causes of Police Brutality in America

        What makes an officer of the law physically and mentally abuse a citizen of the United States of America. A duty that is so simply; to protect and serve the citizens of America. Police brutality in American happens because of Power, Fear, and an Injustice in our Justice System.

        As a result of being an officer of the law you are bestowed a certain amount of power. Some officers however abuse the power. I get upset when I witness police cars running through red lights for no reason. I get even more upset when I see videos of an officer wrongfully using his or her power to wrongfully arrest citizens without probable cause. “With great power comes great responsibility.” I believe officers today have truly forgotten the meaning of that quote. Some officers believe that due to there amount of power they have the right to do as they please to whomever which in some cases can lead to fear in citizens.