il buono, il brutto, il cattivo policing katrina: the good, the bad, and the ugly presented by:...
TRANSCRIPT
Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo Policing Katrina: The Good, the
Bad, and the Ugly
Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo Policing Katrina: The Good, the
Bad, and the Ugly
Presented by: Brandon Alessini & Jamal Robinson
Presented by: Brandon Alessini & Jamal Robinson
QuickTime™ and a decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
IntroductionIntroduction This study examines both the good and bad actions of NOPD during and after Katrina, taking into account the state of the city and the effects it had on the police.
Outline: Background Good policing Bad policing Theories applied Conclusion: Better practices and solution.
This study examines both the good and bad actions of NOPD during and after Katrina, taking into account the state of the city and the effects it had on the police.
Outline: Background Good policing Bad policing Theories applied Conclusion: Better practices and solution.
QuickTime™ and a decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
“Danger typically yields self-defensive conduct, conduct that must strain to be impulsive because danger arouses fear and anxiety so easily. Authority under such conditions becomes a resource to reduce perceived threats rather than a series of reflective judgments arrived at calmly.” -Jerome Skolnik, The Community Relations Service USDOJ
“In the annals of history, no police department in the history of the world was asked to do what we were asked.” New Orleans Police Superintendent Eddie Compass
BackgroundBackground Before Katrina even hit, New Orleans had major problems with their police.
During the 90s, NOPD hit an all-time low. New Orleans became the murder capital of the nation in 1994. They were also first in the nation in police brutality during this time.
“Name another urban police force that has had four officers charged with murder over the past two years, with another officer identified as a possible serial killer. Name another that has had a similar spate of scandal - brutality, corruption - while homicide rates soared.” -Seattle Times
Before Katrina even hit, New Orleans had major problems with their police.
During the 90s, NOPD hit an all-time low. New Orleans became the murder capital of the nation in 1994. They were also first in the nation in police brutality during this time.
“Name another urban police force that has had four officers charged with murder over the past two years, with another officer identified as a possible serial killer. Name another that has had a similar spate of scandal - brutality, corruption - while homicide rates soared.” -Seattle Times
QuickTime™ and a decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
Good Policing: Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
Good Policing: Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
Duty to safeguard lives and property, protect the innocent and weak, and respect the Constitutional rights of all.
Maintaining courageous calm in the face of danger and developing restraint; honesty in thought and deed.
Never permit personal feelings or prejudices influence decisions; enforce the law appropriately without ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence.
Recognizes the badge as a symbol of public faith; constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals.
Duty to safeguard lives and property, protect the innocent and weak, and respect the Constitutional rights of all.
Maintaining courageous calm in the face of danger and developing restraint; honesty in thought and deed.
Never permit personal feelings or prejudices influence decisions; enforce the law appropriately without ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence.
Recognizes the badge as a symbol of public faith; constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals.
QuickTime™ and a decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
QuickTime™ and a decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
Acts of Courage: Good Policing during Katrina
Acts of Courage: Good Policing during Katrina
August 29, 8 NOPD officers set out on boat to rescue civilians that were stranded
Many other instances of cops rescuing civilians via boat and helicopter
August 29, 8 NOPD officers set out on boat to rescue civilians that were stranded
Many other instances of cops rescuing civilians via boat and helicopter
QuickTime™ and a decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
QuickTime™ and a decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hic1Mia4Sb4
Media ScrutinyMedia Scrutiny Out of about 1,700 officers in NOPD, approximately
250 deserted and only a select few were accused of crimes or other police brutalities.
The point is that the vast majority of NOPD did their duty as expected, especially considering the horrendous conditions of the city.
However, the media loves to blow up and ride the few bad cases like the Danziger bridge incident and Henry Glover. Rightly so, these were heinous crimes but NOPD proved
to be mostly courageous and admirable during this time of crisis, a “state of nature”.
Out of about 1,700 officers in NOPD, approximately 250 deserted and only a select few were accused of crimes or other police brutalities.
The point is that the vast majority of NOPD did their duty as expected, especially considering the horrendous conditions of the city.
However, the media loves to blow up and ride the few bad cases like the Danziger bridge incident and Henry Glover. Rightly so, these were heinous crimes but NOPD proved
to be mostly courageous and admirable during this time of crisis, a “state of nature”.
Bad PolicingBad Policing Bad policing includes anything
that contradicts the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, as outlined previously.
At least 10 people shot by police during Katrina
There were cases in which police negligence and brutality were prevalent, especially in the Henry Glover case and the Danziger Bridge Shooting. These cases demonstrate clear
breaches against the Code of Ethics.
Bad policing includes anything that contradicts the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, as outlined previously.
At least 10 people shot by police during Katrina
There were cases in which police negligence and brutality were prevalent, especially in the Henry Glover case and the Danziger Bridge Shooting. These cases demonstrate clear
breaches against the Code of Ethics.
QuickTime™ and a decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
Danziger Bridge ShootingDanziger Bridge Shooting Example of poor policing and excessive and
unnecessary force. Cops attempted to cover up the incident,
fabricating a false police report. Two were killed by the gunfire, four other
innocent civilians were badly wounded.
All victims were unarmed
Example of poor policing and excessive and unnecessary force.
Cops attempted to cover up the incident, fabricating a false police report.
Two were killed by the gunfire, four other innocent civilians were
badly wounded. All victims were unarmed
QuickTime™ and a decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
Henry Glover CaseHenry Glover Case After being shot, Henry Glover was found near-death by Edward King, his brother.
They sought aid at a temporary police station. Instead of being helped, he was ignored and then brutally beaten.
Eventually him and the car were driven off and purposely burnt to cover up evidence.
Dwayne Scheuermann is responsible for beating and burning Glover.
Gregory McRae is responsible for burning the car.
Robert Italiano and Travis McCabe responsible for falsifying reports.
After being shot, Henry Glover was found near-death by Edward King, his brother.
They sought aid at a temporary police station. Instead of being helped, he was ignored and then brutally beaten.
Eventually him and the car were driven off and purposely burnt to cover up evidence.
Dwayne Scheuermann is responsible for beating and burning Glover.
Gregory McRae is responsible for burning the car.
Robert Italiano and Travis McCabe responsible for falsifying reports.
QuickTime™ and a decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
Police BrutalityPolice Brutality According to Worden, it’s not as easy as it
seems to differentiate between reasonable and excessive force. This is especially true during the aftermath of
Katrina: lack of sleep, stress, anxiety, and the overall state of New Orleans would make this decision even more difficult for police.
However, there are instances in which no force is necessary, and when force is involved here it is
most definitely unnecessary.
According to Worden, it’s not as easy as it seems to differentiate between reasonable and excessive force. This is especially true during the aftermath of
Katrina: lack of sleep, stress, anxiety, and the overall state of New Orleans would make this decision even more difficult for police.
However, there are instances in which no force is necessary, and when force is involved here it is
most definitely unnecessary.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryxlSKW6fls
QuickTime™ and a decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
Social Contract Theorists: How would they react?
Social Contract Theorists: How would they react?
The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina did devolve into a state of nature.
Also, the lack of communication effectively discounted an authority figure or government in general.
Locke: Common Judge Protection of life, liberty, and property
Hobbes: War of all against all: Constant danger Would argue sovereign with unlimited power and authority
is best way to get out of SON. He would probably be in favor of martial law in the city.
The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina did devolve into a state of nature.
Also, the lack of communication effectively discounted an authority figure or government in general.
Locke: Common Judge Protection of life, liberty, and property
Hobbes: War of all against all: Constant danger Would argue sovereign with unlimited power and authority
is best way to get out of SON. He would probably be in favor of martial law in the city.
QuickTime™ and a decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
Conclusion: SolutionsConclusion: Solutions
Boost pay and benefits Improve recruitment and training
procedures Prepare cops for similar disaster
situations Covering behavioral and psychological aspects
Create an effective internal affairs department and as a last resort, consent decree
Boost pay and benefits Improve recruitment and training
procedures Prepare cops for similar disaster
situations Covering behavioral and psychological aspects
Create an effective internal affairs department and as a last resort, consent decree
QuickTime™ and a decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
Works CitedWorks Cited http://www.lightrailnow.org/news/n_newslog004.htm http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060196/ Wiki Site: Newspapers, Official Reports: http://www.nola.com/katrina/index.ssf/2005/09/no_police_chief_defends_force.html Seattle Times: http://community.seattletimes.nwsource./com/archive?date= http://willibys-corruptjustice.blogspot.com/2009/08/nopd-saga-continues.html http://airboats4sar.com/news/index.php?blog=2&cat=17 http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/r/20001546/detail.html Social Contract Theorists: Morris Worden Reading http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hic1Mia4Sb4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryxlSKW6fls Seattle Times- 1996 http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19960421&slug=2325209
Law Enforcement Code of Ethics-University of Maine Fort Kent http://www.umfk.maine.edu/academics/programs/psa/ethics/default.cfm
The Times Picayune 8 cops to the rescue 8/29/2005http://www.nola.com/katrina/index.ssf/2005/08/ph_cops_to_rescue.html
NOPD Rescue- YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hic1Mia4Sb4
The Times Picayune NOPD cans 45 cops for abandonment 8/28/2005 http://www.nola.com/katrina/index.ssf/2005/10/nopd_cans_45_cops_for_abandonment.html
http://www.lightrailnow.org/news/n_newslog004.htm http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060196/ Wiki Site: Newspapers, Official Reports: http://www.nola.com/katrina/index.ssf/2005/09/no_police_chief_defends_force.html Seattle Times: http://community.seattletimes.nwsource./com/archive?date= http://willibys-corruptjustice.blogspot.com/2009/08/nopd-saga-continues.html http://airboats4sar.com/news/index.php?blog=2&cat=17 http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/r/20001546/detail.html Social Contract Theorists: Morris Worden Reading http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hic1Mia4Sb4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryxlSKW6fls Seattle Times- 1996 http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19960421&slug=2325209
Law Enforcement Code of Ethics-University of Maine Fort Kent http://www.umfk.maine.edu/academics/programs/psa/ethics/default.cfm
The Times Picayune 8 cops to the rescue 8/29/2005http://www.nola.com/katrina/index.ssf/2005/08/ph_cops_to_rescue.html
NOPD Rescue- YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hic1Mia4Sb4
The Times Picayune NOPD cans 45 cops for abandonment 8/28/2005 http://www.nola.com/katrina/index.ssf/2005/10/nopd_cans_45_cops_for_abandonment.html