'When police carry out violent repression against protesters, this can both escalate violence in the moment and precipitate more violence in future protests,' writes Dan Wang for CNNOpinion
Dan Wang is an associate professor of Management and Sociology at Columbia Business School. His research analyzes how social networks can create change in organizations and society through social movements, international migration, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own; view more opinion articles on CNN.
Throughout the protests that have erupted across the US in response to George Floyd's death, we've seen troubling examples of police using excessive force. From cops pushing protesters — including a senior citizen — and pulling college students out of their car to confronting reporters just for doing their jobs.
One such incident happened late last month, when police in Charleston, South Carolina arrested a 23-year-old protester in a downtown square. Givionne"Gee" Jordan Jr. was charged with disobeying a lawful order and he spent a night in the county jail, according to the Charleston Police Department website.
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