In our third lecture we had a discussion about the washington shooting data set. I had few questions regarding the
How many of the individuals shot had prior criminal records? Does past criminal history correlate with the likelihood of being involved in a police shooting?
What was the outcome of police shootings in terms of legal actions taken against officers involved? Were they prosecuted or disciplined?
Policy Recommendations & Impact
How does Washington compare to other states in terms of police shooting rates? What policies do lower-shooting states have in place that Washington can adopt?
Have there been any significant changes in police shooting trends before and after policy reforms (such as body camera mandates, use-of-force training, or mental health crisis intervention)?