RT Article
T1 Receptivity to research in policing: Results from a survey of Canadian police professionals
JF International journal of police science & management
VO 25
IS 2
SP 133
OP 147
A1 Khanizadeh, Ariane-Jade
A2 Blaskovits, Brittany
A2 Bennell, Craig
A2 Huey, Laura 1966-
LA English
YR 2023
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1844935388
AB Previous surveys have demonstrated that not all police professionals are open to the idea that research can play an important role in policing. To examine how Canadian police professionals view this issue, we conducted a survey of 598 civilian and sworn police professionals from seven Canadian police services. The survey responses allowed us to gauge receptivity towards research and determine what factors predict receptivity. We also examined factors that differentiate the most receptive police professionals from others. Compared with previous surveys, our respondents were more receptive to research. Furthermore, having higher education, holding a more senior rank, and being exposed to research (e.g., attending conferences) were associated with higher levels of receptivity to research. The results from this study can potentially be used to increase receptivity to research among police professionals, which may help police services become more efficient and effective.
K1 civilians
K1 Police officers
K1 Survey
K1 receptivity to research
K1 Evidence-based policing
DO 10.1177/14613557231156752