1. Define due process, exigent, no-knock warrant, retention? 2. What do you think would be the best part(s) about being a police officer? What would be the toughest part(s)? 3. What are the main concerns expressed about how police do their jobs? 4. Do you have any interest in serving in law enforcement? Why or why not? 5. Why is due process important? 6. Should police officers accused of crimes be handled any differently from people not in law enforcement? Why or why not? 7. Why might reformers have wanted no-knock warrants to only (primarily) be served in daytime? Why might the governor have vetoed this bill? 8. One of the aspects of police reform involved the appropriate use of force. When is force appropriate, and what kinds of force are appropriate? How difficult is it to make those decisions in a tense situation? 9. Evaluate this statement from the governor: “These bills would … erode police morale, community relationships, and public confidence.” Why might he feel this reform bill would have that effect? Do you think he’s right or wrong? Why? 10. One flyer supporting the repeal argued that NOT repealing the bill of rights would lead to a loss of public confidence. How could a citizen learn more about which side is right? Can both sides be correct to some extent? 11. If you lived in Maryland, would these reforms make you more or less likely to apply for a job with their police force? Why? 12. If the state can’t hire good police officers because of this bill, or if officers quit, will citizens be more or less safe? Explain. 13. Do you think Ms. Atterbeary’s tweet is appropriate? Why or why not? 14. How might someone from the governor’s office respond to Ms. Atterbeary’s tweet?