University of Pennsylvania, Yale University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College

Law enforcement officers are the first fence to impose public justice; meanwhile, this common notion holds them to higher standards and closer scrutiny in the justice system. The unique nature of the job can easily incite tension and often puts police officers under the spotlight. Therefore, when I heard about the controversies around ex-NYPD Officer Peter Liang’s indictment in early 2015, I curiously searched for more information. In addition to familiarizing myself with the case’s details, I began examining different perspectives on social justice in social media groups. As I saw myself…