TV: Jillian Snider Discusses Police Use of Force on CNN’s The Situation Room

R Street’s Jillian Snider joined CNN’s The Situation Room to discuss newly released video showing an Arkansas State Police trooper punching a woman during an arrest.

Drawing on her experience in law enforcement, Snider discussed the circumstances surrounding the arrest, the appropriate use of force and the standards officers are expected to follow when attempting to bring a suspect into custody.

Snider also emphasized the importance of examining the full context of an encounter while ensuring that officers are held to clear professional standards. Effective policing depends both on giving officers the tools and discretion necessary to protect the public and on maintaining accountability when force is used.