The unjustifiable use of for by police in the process of law enforcement characterize the extensive concept of police brutality. In recent past, America as a society has witnessed increased cases of police brutality bordering on the physical assault, psychological intimidation as well as verbal intimidation. The theoretical implication of social issues demonstrates a lack of dependable social construct measure to address the brutality by the police. Historical analysis indicates the political, demographic and economic dimension that shift the practical understanding of police brutality. This paper discuss the theoretical understanding of police brutality, causes, prevalent cases and measures adopted in addressing the social problem.
