After the murder of Freddie Gray by police officers in Baltimore tension increased between the public and law enforcement. Racial profiling and routine harassment are common practices used by the police in Maryland and throughout the US. Violence broke out after the funeral of Freddie Gray, because mass frustration over police abuse. One of the problems is the police force is mostly white policing an African American community. Not only does this demonstrate the savagery of US police, but the incompetence of elected officials. Stephanie Rawlings Blake proved that she is not a capable leader. She failed to realize that it was only a matter of time before disorder and violence would occur . She is completely alienated from the daily struggles of African Americans in Baltimore. Mayor Blake's response to the crisis is more policing. Imposing curfew and a state of emergency only exacerbates the situation. While police attempt to suppress protest, criminals take the opportunity to riot. Shores were robbed and buildings were burned. If the police focused on the protection of property, rather than harassment of the public this would have never happened. The only positive result of this is that it exposes the police. They are not here to serve and protect, but rather oppress. Non-whites are targeted for death and protests are dispersed by police brutality. The myth of the brave police officer fighting for justice has gradually crumbled.
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