AP Poll Shows Most Americans Support Certain Police Reform Policies

AP Poll Shows Most Americans Support Certain Police Reform Policies

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A majority of Americans support police reform measures aimed at reducing excessive force and racial bias, according to a mid-June poll. Key reforms include requiring officers to report misconduct, establishing clear use of force standards, and mandating body cameras. Recent protests have highlighted cases like George Floyd, Raychard Brooks, and Brianna Taylor, emphasizing the urgency of addressing police violence. Nearly half of Americans now view police violence as a very serious problem, a significant increase from 2015.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the police reform measures that a majority of Americans support?

Increasing police funding

Reducing police training

Eliminating body cameras

Requiring officers to report misconduct

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which tragic event involved a police officer kneeling on a man's neck for nearly nine minutes?

The arrest of Eric Garner

The death of George Floyd

The death of Raychard Brooks

The shooting of Breonna Taylor

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the protests mentioned in the transcript?

Healthcare reform

Economic inequality

Environmental issues

Police violence against Black individuals

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the perception of police violence changed since 2015?

It has decreased significantly

It has become less of a concern

It has remained the same

It has increased significantly

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the reporter that concludes the transcript?

Michael Johnson

Antoinette Miller

John Doe

Jane Smith