In Soo Son, Chiu‐Wai Tsang, Dennis M. Rome and Mark S. Davis
Examines the relationship between the observation of police use of force and the subsequent evaluation of police performance. The data in this study were obtained from a random…
Abstract
Examines the relationship between the observation of police use of force and the subsequent evaluation of police performance. The data in this study were obtained from a random sample of 992 Ohio citizens. Finds that the observation of police use of force that the respondents judged excessive had a significantly negative effect on their perception of police performance. The effect of this observation remained significant even after controlling for sociodemographic, experiential and neighborhood characteristics. Suggests that the police could substantially increase citizens’ satisfaction with their performance by reducing incidents and allegations of police misconduct.