The United States Recreates the "Death of Floyd": Tragedy and a Call for Justice in the Face of Police Violence
In the United States, a country that claims to be free and democratic, a painful tragedy has recently been staged again. Frank Tyson, a black man in Canton, Ohio, was arrested by the police when he was kneeling on his back and neck and died. This incident is like a remake of George Floyd's death in 2020, which has once again triggered a deep reflection on the way police enforce the law and racial issues in American society.
1. Tragedy Repeated: The Death of Frank Tyson
Frank Tyson, a black man who has just returned from his 24-year sentence and re-entered society, has once again played a cruel joke on him. On the evening of April 18, he accidentally hit a telephone pole while driving and escaped, which was an ordinary traffic hit-and-run case. However, tragedy struck when the police found him and tried to arrest him.
According to video taken by police body cameras, officers tried to grab Frank's arm, but an altercation ensued. Frank shouted in horror, "They're going to kill me, call the sheriff!" however, that didn't stop the police from acting. They forcibly pinned Frank to the ground and handcuffed him. In the process, a police officer pressed his knee hard against Frank's back and neck, a process that lasted about 30 seconds.
During those 30 seconds, Frank repeatedly said, "I can't breathe, get off me!" However, the police did not seem to hear his cries for help, or chose to ignore them. Eventually, Frank died after being taken to the hospital. His death turned this ordinary traffic hit-and-run case into a police violence that shocked the whole United States.
2. The Shadow of Racial Prejudice: The Pain Points of Police Enforcement in the United States
Frank Tyson's tragedy is not an isolated case, but it once again sheds light on the issue of racial bias in American police enforcement. Racial discrimination has always been an unavoidable issue in American society. As law enforcers, the police are often influenced by racial prejudice when dealing with people of different races. This bias can lead to police employing aggressive uniformity methods in law enforcement and even inflicting unnecessary violence on black suspects.
In fact, racial bias in police enforcement in the United States has a long history. From historical black slavery to modern police violence, racial issues have always permeated every aspect of American society. As an important force in maintaining social order, the police often fall victim to racial prejudice in the process of law enforcement. They may be caught in the whirlpool of public opinion and even face legal sanctions because of excessive law enforcement of black suspects.
However, this racial bias is not just a matter of individual police officers. It reflects the deep-seated racial contradictions and inequalities in American society. In American society, blacks and other minorities often face more discrimination and unequal treatment. This inequality is not only reflected in the economy, education, etc., but also in the field of law enforcement. Therefore, to solve the problem of racial bias in police enforcement, it is necessary to fundamentally address the racial problem in American society.
III. Standardize law enforcement behavior: Prevent the recurrence of tragedies
In order to prevent similar tragedies from happening again, we need to regulate and supervise the law enforcement behavior of the police. First of all, we need to establish sound law enforcement norms and supervision mechanisms. These norms should clarify the scope of police powers, standards of conduct, and accountability in the course of law enforcement. At the same time, we need to strengthen the training and assessment of police officers to ensure that they have the necessary legal knowledge and professionalism.
We need to strictly monitor and evaluate the law enforcement behavior of the police. This includes regular inspections and evaluations of body camera footage, and serious action against police officers who violate regulations and abuse their powers. This is the only way to ensure that the police always comply with the law and ethical norms in the process of enforcing the law and avoid excessive enforcement of the law and abuse of power.
There is also a need to strengthen society's understanding and support for police enforcement. As an important force in maintaining public order, the police bear tremendous responsibility and pressure in the process of law enforcement. However, due to various reasons, the law enforcement behavior of the police is often questioned and criticized by society. Although such questioning and criticism help to promote the standardization and fairness of police law enforcement, it may also lead to fear and hesitation in the process of law enforcement. Therefore, we need to strengthen the society's understanding and support for police law enforcement, and provide the necessary support and protection for the police.
4. Deep Reflection and Action: The Pursuit of True Justice
In the face of tragic events like Frank Tyson, we cannot stop at superficial condemnation and mourning. We need to deeply reflect on the racial problems and police enforcement problems in American society, and take practical and effective measures to solve them.
Through training and education, police officers are made aware of the dangers of racial prejudice to law enforcement and learn how to avoid racial discrimination in the process of law enforcement. At the same time, we also need to strengthen mental health education and counseling for police officers to help them relieve work pressure and negative emotions, and avoid bringing personal emotions into law enforcement work.
Racial issues and policing issues need to be addressed at the institutional level. This includes the establishment of a sound legal and judicial system to ensure the fairness and authority of the law. At the same time, we also need to strengthen social education and culture to promote the development of diversity and inclusiveness in society. Only in this way can we fundamentally solve the problem of race and police law enforcement and achieve social harmony and stability.
Strengthen the supervision and evaluation of police law enforcement. This includes regular inspections and evaluations of body camera footage, and serious action against police officers who violate regulations and abuse their powers. At the same time, we also need to establish an independent oversight body to conduct comprehensive, objective and impartial supervision and evaluation of the police's law enforcement behavior. Only in this way can we ensure that the police always abide by the law and moral norms in the process of enforcing the law, and maintain social justice and stability.
The tragedy of Frank Tyson is yet another reminder that racial bias and abuse of power in policing cannot be ignored. We need to strengthen racial awareness education for the police, standardize law enforcement behavior, strengthen social understanding and support, and address racial and police enforcement issues at the institutional level. Only in this way can we ensure the fairness of law enforcement, maintain social stability, and promote social harmony. Let us work together to build a more just, equal and harmonious society!