Police use of force and its video coverage: An experimental study of the impact of media source and content on public perceptions

Terance D. Miethe, Olesya Venger and Joel D. Lieberman

Journal of Criminal Justice, 2019, vol. 60, issue C, 35-46

Abstract: To explore the influence of media source, suspect's alleged criminal activity, and the rater's socio-demographic attributes on public ratings of video incidents of police use of force (PUF).

Keywords: Police use of force; Video accounts; Public attitudes; Media sources; Personal salience (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2018.10.006

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