The role of entertainment media in perceptions of police use of force

Scholars have long noted the importance of the media in shaping citizens? attitudes about crime and justice. Most studies have focused on the impact of news and particularly local TV news, yet Americans spend far more time watching entertainment media. We examine the portrayal of police misconduct i...

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Authors: Donovan, Kathleen M. (Author) ; Klahm, Charles F. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2015
In: Criminal justice and behavior
Year: 2015, Volume: 42, Issue: 12, Pages: 1261-1281
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Keywords:
crime dramas
Media
Police
Public Opinion
Use of force