Watch the video below and write a reaction paper about the content presented.  Some questions you may consider but are not required in case you need some guidance include: 

• What unique perspective does Officer Marzan have as a police officer from the community he patrols?
  • Is this a useful perspective?
  • How do you think Officer Marzan is perceived by members of the community?
• Why does Officer Marzan reaches out to community members?
  • How has cop culture made Officer Marzan’s efforts difficult?
  • How can Officer Marzan and others overcome this challenge?
• How has the “us versus them” mentality impacted the LAPD’s efforts in addressing violence within communities?
• Do you agree with Commander Tingirides that increased stops of minor violations will help curb violence within communities?
  • Why or why not?
• Do you agree with Sergeant Lopez’s argument that increased number of officers in a given situation is necessary for officer safety?
  • What event led Sergeant Lopez to have this perspective?
  • Given the reason, are you able to see Sergeant Lopez’s point of view?
  • Explain your response.
• Do you think the community meeting with law enforcement a positive step forward in addressing police-community relations?  Why or why not?
• What are your thoughts on Commander Tingirides’ comments on proactive versus reactive policing?
• Did the officers on night patrol respond appropriately with regards to the 13 year old’s use of a toy gun?
  • How could the situation have gone differently?
  • Do you think Officer Marzan’s attitude toward the community and his desire to change cop culture contributed to his response to the incident?  Explain your response.
  • Did Officer Marzan’s knowledge of the community and its citizens play a role in his response during the incident?  How?      
  • https://youtu.be/0nUMi622nAI