The long shadow of Ferguson: legitimacy, legal cynicism, and public perceptions of police militarization

This study examines public perceptions of police militarization, specifically whether individuals believe police are too militarized, and support for practices associated with militarization. Drawing on concepts found in the legal socialization literature—legitimacy and legal cynicism—this study tes...

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Authors: Moule, Richard K. (Author) ; Fox, Bryanna (Author) ; Parry, Megan M. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2019
In: Crime & delinquency
Year: 2019, Volume: 65, Issue: 2, Pages: 151-182
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
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Keywords:
Police militarization
Legal socialization
Police legitimacy
Legal cynicism
Public perceptions