In the 10 years since a police officer killed Michael Brown, how has policing changed?

In the 10 years since a police officer killed Michael Brown, how has policing changed?

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The video discusses the impact of Michael Brown's death in Ferguson, MO, on the Black Lives Matter movement and police reform. It highlights the protests that followed, the changes in policing practices such as body cameras and de-escalation training, and the ongoing challenges in achieving police accountability. Despite reforms, issues like excessive force remain prevalent, indicating the need for continued efforts in police reform.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event marked a significant turning point for the Black Lives Matter movement?

The election of Barack Obama

The signing of the Civil Rights Act

The death of Michael Brown Jr.

The March on Washington

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following changes in policing can be traced back to the events in Ferguson?

Increased police funding

Abolition of police departments

Introduction of body cameras

Reduction in police force size

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Troy Doyle in the context of the Ferguson Police Department?

A local journalist

The chief of the Ferguson Police Department

The mayor of Ferguson

A protest leader

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of large police departments now wear body cameras according to DOJ data?

60%

50%

80%

70%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Despite reforms, what issue remains persistent in police departments across the U.S.?

Lack of training programs

High number of police killings

Insufficient funding

Overstaffing