While Some Citizens Conclude That Any Deaths at the Hands

question 28

Essay

While some citizens conclude that any deaths at the hands of police are too much, others argue that the police, as noted by the number of suspects killed wielding weapons in deadly encounters, are often justified in their actions. Develop an argument of justification or opposition to police use of deadly force in this regard.

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Definitions:

Emphasize

To give special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing.

Self-presentation Strategies

Techniques used by individuals to control the impressions others form of them during social interactions.

Ingratiation

Behaving in ways to make oneself likable to others.

Exemplification

Providing examples or instances to illustrate or clarify a concept, theory, or principle.