The prodromal stage is defined as the warning or pre-crisis stage. The DOJ identified a number of issues or concerns that were present in Ferguson leading up to the death of Michael Brown.
- Having the benefit of the DOJ report, as a newly appointed police chief in Ferguson, what steps would you take to rebuild the trust between the police and the community?
- Should the police chief and city’s elected leadership have recognized these issues or concerns in advance of the riots?
Resources for Assessment:
- The 12 key highlights from the DOJ’s scathing Ferguson report (video and text) (Links to an external site.)
- DOJ Ferguson Report
Week 5 Discussion