“Police don't like black people”: African‐American young men's accumulated police experiences
RK Brunson - Criminology & public policy, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Criminology & public policy, 2007•Wiley Online Library
Research Summary This study examined 40 African‐American young men's direct and
vicarious experiences with police harassment and violence, and their impact on perceptions
of police. Study findings highlight the value of using comprehensive and nuanced measures
of police/citizen encounters and underscore the importance of examining the impact of
accumulated adverse experiences. Policy Implications The findings have implications for
police oversight policies. In particular, police organizations should work toward developing …
vicarious experiences with police harassment and violence, and their impact on perceptions
of police. Study findings highlight the value of using comprehensive and nuanced measures
of police/citizen encounters and underscore the importance of examining the impact of
accumulated adverse experiences. Policy Implications The findings have implications for
police oversight policies. In particular, police organizations should work toward developing …
Research Summary
This study examined 40 African‐American young men's direct and vicarious experiences with police harassment and violence, and their impact on perceptions of police. Study findings highlight the value of using comprehensive and nuanced measures of police/citizen encounters and underscore the importance of examining the impact of accumulated adverse experiences.
Policy Implications
The findings have implications for police oversight policies. In particular, police organizations should work toward developing complaint review processes that are not merely accessible to citizens but also inspire confidence among them. These efforts are crucial toward improving the image of police in minority communities and positively impacting citizen trust of, and satisfaction with, the police.
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