Police officers’ attitudes toward their role and work: A comparison of black and white officers

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This study tests whether Black and White police officers differ in job-related attitudes. The analyses focus on officers’ attitudes toward police role, selective enforcement, legal restrictions, and departmental problem-solving efforts. Survey data were collected from the Indianapolis Police Departm...

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Main Author: Sun, Ivan Y. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2003
In: American journal of criminal justice
Year: 2003, Volume: 28, Issue: 1, Pages: 89-108
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Keywords:
Violent Crime Rate
Patrol Officer
Role Orientation
Legal Restriction
Police Officer
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Summary:This study tests whether Black and White police officers differ in job-related attitudes. The analyses focus on officers’ attitudes toward police role, selective enforcement, legal restrictions, and departmental problem-solving efforts. Survey data were collected from the Indianapolis Police Department (IPD) during the summer of 1996. Findings show that compared to White officers, Black officers tend to have a broad role orientation, be less selective, and have positive attitudes toward legal restrictions. Implications for future research and policy are also discussed.
ISSN:1936-1351
DOI:10.1007/BF02885754