Should Police Reform Start With Union Contracts?

The video discusses the urgent need for police reform, highlighted by the death of George Floyd. It examines how police union contracts can hinder accountability, using Derek Chauvin's case as an example. The video also explores the impact of unionization on police misconduct and the role of police unions in protecting officers. It concludes with the challenges and time required for effective police reform.

What is one of the main barriers to holding police officers accountable according to critics?

• Lack of training

• Police union contracts

• Insufficient funding

• Public support

Who is Jonathan Smith and what role did he play in police investigations?

• A politician advocating for police reform

• A journalist reporting on police misconduct

• A police officer involved in the Floyd case

• Executive Director of the Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs

What was the impact of allowing police to unionize in Florida according to a University of Chicago study?

• Increase in violent misconduct complaints

• No change in misconduct complaints

• Decrease in violent misconduct complaints

• Improved police-community relations

What is one of the challenges in disciplining police officers in Portland, Oregon?

• Public opposition

• Lack of evidence

• Complex and lengthy contract processes

• Insufficient legal support

How long does Jonathan Smith suggest it might take to achieve fundamental police reform?

• 1 to 2 years

• 3 to 4 years

• 5 to 10 or more years

• Less than a year