Who Watches the Watchmen? How Police Militarization Has Subverted the Constitution
Bret Plavchak
Published September 2019
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Objectives
Comprehend, analyze, and interpret the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution to
provide a foundation in understanding a citizen’s rights when it comes to law enforcement and
policing.
Identify, discuss, and write about policy makers, court rulings, and police actions that have led to the
current state of militarization in law enforcement.
Engage students with stories of police violence that result as a symptom of the warrior cop mindset.
Connect young people with community resources that will allow them to engage civically as well as in the
oversight of their police department.
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