Are police as “guardian-oriented” as they should be? Expectation-reality discrepancies are related to perceptions of legitimacy

Allison R. Cross and Adam D. Fine

Journal of Criminal Justice, 2024, vol. 94, issue C

Abstract: Due to instances of excessive use of force by police and in recognition of the importance of building positive police-community relationships, policymakers have urged police to become more guardian-oriented (i.e., prioritizing community safety and relationships) and less warrior-oriented (i.e., prioritizing physical control and fighting crime). The purpose of this study was to examine whether community members think police should be guardian- or warrior-oriented and how they view police in their community.

Keywords: Policing; Role orientation; Police legitimacy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2024.102260

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