SWAT Teams and Community Impact

SWAT Teams and Community Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video 'Peace Officer' explores the story of Dub, a peace officer who founded the first SWAT team in his rural state. Tragically, the same SWAT team later killed his son-in-law, leading Dub to seek justice. The documentary highlights the increasing militarization of police forces and the use of SWAT teams for routine situations. It aims to spark conversations and drive societal change through dialogue.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Dub in the context of the video?

A victim of a SWAT team operation.

A filmmaker documenting police activities.

A peace officer who founded the first SWAT team in his rural state.

A police officer who opposes SWAT teams.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tragic event occurred involving Dub's SWAT team?

They were awarded for bravery.

They disbanded due to lack of funding.

They killed Dub's son-in-law.

They successfully rescued hostages.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Dub's reaction upon discovering the police misinformation?

He sought justice and was driven by it.

He decided to join the police force.

He moved to another state.

He was indifferent to the situation.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue does Dub's experience highlight?

The militarization of police forces.

The rise of community policing.

The decline of rural communities.

The effectiveness of SWAT teams.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the use of SWAT teams changed over time according to the video?

They have become obsolete.

They are only used in urban areas.

They are used for more routine situations.

They are used less frequently now.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the documentary 'Peace Officer' intended to achieve?

To promote the use of SWAT teams.

To start conversations and drive societal change.

To entertain viewers with action scenes.

To provide a historical account of policing.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do documentary films play according to the video?

They are used to promote government policies.

They serve as a form of entertainment.

They are a catalyst for dialogue and change.

They are primarily for educational purposes.