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196981 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(24 ratings)• TMDB

Social Justice Civil Rights Social Media

Law and Order

196981 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(24 ratings)• TMDB

An exploration of police roles in law enforcement and community support.

Social Justice Civil Rights Social Media

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Frederick Wiseman

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An exploration of police roles in law enforcement and community support.

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LAW & ORDER surveys the wide range of work the police are asked to perform: enforcing the law, maintaining order, and providing general social services. The incidents shown illustrate how training, community expectations, socio-economic status of the subject, the threat of violence, and discretion affect police behavior.

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