Watch the movie "End of Watch". Be sure to take notes on examples of situations that you can use to complete the requirements below.
The activity has two components:
Part 1. Identifying myths.
Describe how policing in general is portrayed in the movie and how it promotes myths and misperceptions about "real" police work. Feel free to remark about
other scenes in the movie that you feel are not reflective of everyday police work
List at least 5 examples from the movie that promote myths about policing
How does the movie compare to what you know about policing from this course or personal experience.
Part 2. Ethea and Postulates.
Identify at least five events in the movie that corresponds with a postulate identified by Reuss-Ianni (1983).
Create a table with three columns. In the first, list the etho. In the second column list the corresponding postulate. In the third column, provide a descriiption
of the event in the movie that matches the ethos/postulate. Finally, create your own postulate based on how police officer sub-culture is reflective in the
movie and give an example as before.
Sample Solution
Watch the movie ‘End of Watch’ and identify any inaccuracies or myths that you come across. Examples include the notion that police officers are always in danger, or that crime is rampant in certain areas.
Part 2. Analyzing Police Interactions.
As you watch ‘End of Watch’, take note of policing interactions between officers and civilians as well as among fellow officers. Use these examples to analyze how different types of situations can impact a police officer's behavior, decision-making process, mood, etc.