Measuring Procedural Justice Policy Adherence During Use of Force Events: The Body-Worn Camera as a Performance Monitoring Tool

This study capitalizes on a successful researcher–practitioner partnership to conduct a systematic social observation (SSO) of police body-worn camera (BWC) footage in Newark, NJ. To demonstrate the utility of BWCs as performance monitoring tools, we measure officer adherence to procedural justice s...

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Autor principal: Sytsma, Victoria A. (Autor)
Otros Autores: Piza, Eric L. ; Chillar, Vijay F. ; Grossman, Leigh S.
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2021
En: Criminal justice policy review
Año: 2021, Volumen: 32, Número: 9, Páginas: 938-959
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Palabras clave:
Systematic Social Observation
Procedural Justice
Body-worn camera
Use of force
performance monitoring
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Sumario:This study capitalizes on a successful researcher–practitioner partnership to conduct a systematic social observation (SSO) of police body-worn camera (BWC) footage in Newark, NJ. To demonstrate the utility of BWCs as performance monitoring tools, we measure officer adherence to procedural justice standards throughout use of force events as mandated in the Newark Police Division’s updated policies pursuant to an ongoing federal consent decree. Overall, a slim majority of use of force events are procedurally just. However, results indicate several instances of policy noncompliance. Results are discussed, and policy recommendations related to procedural justice policy violations and BWCs for performance monitoring are provided.
ISSN:1552-3586
DOI:10.1177/08874034211021894