Police Brutality: Public Opinion

The American public seem to be split on issues of Police brutality. This is not only between people of same color, in difference of views, but an ethnic divide is more than visible on these issues. It seems that white Americans feel more protected by their Police force than Black citizens. Below is a link to a youtube video that shows Police brutality.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_wMTrVfv8c

http://thefreethoughtproject.com/cop-giving-girl-ride-pulled-gun-raped-gunpoint-hood-car/

This video went absolutely viral in the states and even reached the United Kingdom. It seems to show how passionately American citizens feel about the issues surrounding Police brutality. Again support for this video seemed to come mainly from the African American community, but did gain white support. 

However it must be shown that in recent years American police have been purposely shown in bad light in the American press which may add to the negative view. People only care about issues when they are all over the news (EBOLA). So the negative headlines in the news do not help the Police forces reputation.