Read New York Times article Police Shootings: Reasonable Fear.

1. Explain in your own words what the police must consider before they resort to deadly force.

2. Summarize the Ferguson Police Department's version of the shooting of Michael Brown.

3. Summarize the Dorian Johnson's version of what happened.

Think about and discuss with your group  your thoughts about the situation. 

Ideas to consider

- What factors need to be known or proven before a judgement can be made?

- Does the policeman's background play a role in this?

- Is Michael Brown's past important?

- What role if any does race play in this ?

- How does the criminal justice system work?