RT Article
T1 Perceptions of Police Among Hispanic Immigrants of Mexican Origin in the Southeast United States
JF American journal of criminal justice
VO 41
IS 2
SP 202
OP 219
A1 Roles, Rocio
A2 Moak, Stacy C.
A2 Bensel, Tusty
LA English
YR 2016
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1764207580
AB Studies have repeatedly shown that members of minority groups are likely to hold less favorable perceptions of the police than their white counterparts. Relying on a unique sample of nearly 70 Hispanic immigrants, this study expands current knowledge on correlates of Hispanics’ perceptions of police. Overall, findings of this study indicate Hispanic immigrants of Mexican descent generally hold favorable views of the police. Results also suggest, however, that those who came to the US through illegal channels are significantly less likely to hold positive perceptions of police than those who relocated through legal channels. Furthermore, a preliminary analysis to assess the level of understanding that Hispanic immigrants have of police, including their role and function in American society, was conducted. Findings indicate there is a high level of misunderstanding concerning police services among this population. Based on our results, we discuss policy implications and future directions for research.
K1 police-minority relations
K1 Perception of police
K1 Immigrants
K1 Hispanics
DO 10.1007/s12103-015-9299-1