Perceptions of community policing in a small town

Much of the information regarding community policing is based upon research conducted in large urban areas. In contrast, this article utilizes survey data to examine resident perceptions of community-policing practices in a small southern town. Low response rates from minority citizens, along with t...

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Main Author: Prine, Rudy K. (Author)
Contributors: Ballard, Chet ; Robinson, Deborah M.
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2001
In: American journal of criminal justice
Year: 2001, Volume: 25, Issue: 2, Pages: 211-221
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Keywords:
Small Jurisdiction
Local Police Department
Southern Criminal Justice Association
Minority Participant
Community Police
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Summary:Much of the information regarding community policing is based upon research conducted in large urban areas. In contrast, this article utilizes survey data to examine resident perceptions of community-policing practices in a small southern town. Low response rates from minority citizens, along with the negative impressions reported by minority participants, point to race as a major concern. Black respondents are less willing to trust the police, express greater dissatisfaction with the police, and grade the police significantly lower than do white participants. Interestingly, community-policing measures do not appear to enhance perceptions of the police. Suggestions for future research are offered.
ISSN:1936-1351
DOI:10.1007/BF02886846