Reading Assignment for Section 4.3

Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 4.3: Controversial Police Methods

What You Will Learn

In this section, you’ll explore proactive policing strategies such as “Broken Windows,” “Stop and Frisk,” and “Zero Tolerance,” examining their goals and real-world effects. You’ll analyze the legal and ethical challenges these methods present, especially regarding constitutional protections under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments. Finally, you’ll compare traditional policing strategies with community-oriented approaches and consider alternative methods that prioritize both public safety and civil liberties.

Student Learning Outcomes for Section 4.3

• SLO 1: Explain the principles of proactive policing strategies, including “Broken Windows,” “Stop and Frisk,” and “Zero Tolerance,” and evaluate their intended purposes versus their real-world outcomes.
• SLO 2: Analyze the legal and ethical challenges associated with proactive policing, focusing on constitutional protections under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments.
• SLO 3: Assess the impact of controversial policing practices on public trust, community relations, and perceptions of fairness in law enforcement.
• SLO 4: Compare different approaches to policing, such as the “Zero Tolerance” strategy in Baltimore versus community-oriented policing, and evaluate their effectiveness in crime prevention and relationship-building.
• SLO 5: Propose alternative strategies for improving neighborhood safety that emphasize community engagement and crime prevention while respecting civil liberties and constitutional rights.