RT Article
T1 Racial Differences in Resolving Conflicts: A Comparison Between Black and White Police Officers
JF Crime & delinquency
VO 50
IS 4
SP 516
OP 541
A1 Sun, Ivan Y.
A1 Payne, Brian K. 1966-
A2 Payne, Brian K. 1966-
LA Undetermined
YR 2004
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1526125625
AB This study examined the behavioral differences between Black and White police officers in handling interpersonal conflicts. Observational and survey data from the Project on Policing Neighborhoods and the 1990 census data were used. Actions taken by officers are examined along two behavioral dimensions: coercion and support. Findings show that Black officers are more coercive than their White counterparts in responding to conflicts. Black officers are also more likely than White officers to conduct supportive activities in predominantly Black neighborhoods, whereas they do not differ in initiating supportive actions in racially diverse communities. Situational characteristics play a strong role in determining police actions during conflict resolution. Implications for policy and future research are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
K1 Polizei
K1 Konfliktbewältigung
K1 Rasse
K1 Polizeiliches Handeln
DO 10.1177/0011128703259298