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Item An Integrated Approach to Use of Force Training(Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT), 2001) Holley, Mark A.Item Does the Use of Realistic Training Lower a Law Enforcement Agency's Liability Exposure Involving Use of Force Issues?(Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT), 2001) Russell, EricItem Law enforcement and restrictive use of force policies(Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT), 2015) Neyland V., Mayo WilliamsItem Let'em make it: a research based look at the increased use of discretionary powers in policing(Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT), 2015) Roberts, Eric J.Item Policy in the Police Narcotics Unit(Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT), 2001) Bradley, DebraItem Structuring discretion: the effects of policy on officers perceptions of discretionary authority(Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT), 2007) Ellington, Gary W.Item Uncovering the Blind Eye of Lady Justice Through the Minds of Power(2012-07-16) Hill, CandiceThis thesis focuses on a relatively new manner of looking into the discretionary decisions implemented bypowerful social actors - judges, prosecutors, and police officers- resulting in detremential effects for African Americans in the criminal justice system. While it is common to look into inequality in the system, there has not been much research done on the frame of thinking of these actors when making these decisions. This study will develop the concept of the "white framing model" while simultaneously demanding change.The white framing model will be developed by linking four theoretical concepts the white racial frame, systemic racism, interest convergence, and Eurocentric law. This thesis found the thinking of these actors from this frame has resulted in surmountable amounts of discrimination and a disproportionate amount of African Americans in prison. Seventy percent of African Americans have reported an experience of a discriminatory nature compared to 36% reported by their white counterparts in their lifetimes. These discriminatory acts are often experienced through interaction with law enforcement agencies that are in place to provide social order. Further results show the overall consequences for black men were being imprisoned 11.8 times more than whites. This study provides evidence that uncovers the covert racist nature of the criminal justice system that can be ignored by the untrained eye. Future work will involve change in policies, people holding these positions, and implementation of these solutions. These policy implementations include demanding a critical mass of African Americans to occupy powerful social positions, and the implementation of programs to reflect assistance for people of color. These solutions will not only provide a representative sample in criminal justice positions, but also make a difference in a system that is often unjust to people of color.