For this assignment, you will act as if you are the Chief of Police for Ferguson, Missouri Police Department. In response to the recent incident involving Michael Brown and Officer Darren Wilson,You will prepare to address the media in the form of a press conference.You will write a speech which will be given at the scene of the incident. Attendees of this press conference will be: Members of the local and national media, citizens who live in the neighborhood of the incident, local clergy members, your Executive Staff (Deputy Chiefs and Captains), the Mayor of Ferguson, as well as a small group of activists who are not happy with the incident as it is perceived to have taken place.In a minimum of 1000 words , you will write your speech (in first person) as it will be read to the media. Please cover the following items:An overview of the incident, based on what may be released to the public, taking public records laws into consideration.What role, as the Chief of Police, you will play in the overall investigation.How and when information will be shared with the media/public.What areas of community relations do you hope to improve (Taking the 6 pillars of the President’s Task Force of 21st Century Policing into consideration), and how do you believe this will be accomplished? (It is ok to speak about the overall perception of police by citizens in your city which were developed prior to this incident.Do you, as the Chief of Police, take any responsibility for the contentious relationship between your officers and the community? If so, state what you will do about it.In closing, if you would like to make any promises within your speech, this would be the time to do so.Click the link above to submit your completed assignment.Requirements:A minimum of six (6) pages or 1,000 words excluding the title page and references is required.Use APA format.Times New Roman 12 pt font, double spaced with 1″ margins.Title and reference pages are required.Include an introduction and conclusion.An abstract is not required.Use support from at least three reputable sources (other than course materials) written within the last five years.
