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Reducing fear is critical for improving trust in law enforcement, according to study. Black/African American individuals typically report the greatest fear of being killed by law enforcement. Pro-police attitudes are usually much higher among Republicans compared…
🚨 New research from Michigan State University (MSU) highlights that the perceived likelihood and severity of police harm, rather than a sense of control, are key drivers of fear of law enforcement.
⚖️ Published in the International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, the study surveyed participants with diverse racial and political backgrounds.
💡 Findings suggest that irrespective of background, individuals who fear law enforcement believe harm is likely and would be severe. White participants showed slightly stronger links between fear and these factors.
🤝 To improve police-community relations, MSU researchers emphasize addressing actual police violence and expanding public understanding of de-escalation strategies to mitigate fear, as perceptions may lag behind real-world changes.
#Policing #CommunityRelations #PublicSafety
⚖️ Published in the International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, the study surveyed participants with diverse racial and political backgrounds.
💡 Findings suggest that irrespective of background, individuals who fear law enforcement believe harm is likely and would be severe. White participants showed slightly stronger links between fear and these factors.
🤝 To improve police-community relations, MSU researchers emphasize addressing actual police violence and expanding public understanding of de-escalation strategies to mitigate fear, as perceptions may lag behind real-world changes.
#Policing #CommunityRelations #PublicSafety
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