In conclusion, while researching this topic, I learned an immense amount about police brutality. In all articles, there was a common factor that police brutality was prevalent in New York City, specifically black communities. Police brutality has been geared toward African-American individuals. Officers who are responsible or involved in altercations are still not being held accountable or stepping up to the plate and admitting to their wrongdoings. Police officers have to take out their personal beliefs and remember that their job duties and responsibilities are to protect and serve the public. Police officers and individuals have to realize that there are ways to prevent police brutality acts from taking place. Police brutality can be minimized if the government makes some structural reformation and recognizes the issue at hand. Furthermore, I think that all people should hear about the issue of police brutality, but it is most important for the police department to get this message and better themselves from worsening this problem. As a result, I’ve completed my Reflective Annotated Bibliography which was focused on the effects of police brutality in New York City in black communities and how it can be prevented.