Plural policing and public opinion in Brazil

The article explores public opinion about the public and private security sectors in São Paulo state, Brazil, based on data obtained from a survey. The analysis finds evidence that state providers were viewed more favourably than non-state providers. The respondents considered the police and police...

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Published in:Security journal 2018-04, Vol.31 (2), p.451-469
Main Author: da Silva Lopes, Cleber
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Crime and Society
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Law enforcement
Original Article
Police
Public opinion
Security services
Social Sciences
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Summary:The article explores public opinion about the public and private security sectors in São Paulo state, Brazil, based on data obtained from a survey. The analysis finds evidence that state providers were viewed more favourably than non-state providers. The respondents considered the police and police officers in São Paulo state to be more important, more trustworthy, and better prepared than private security companies and professionals. About two-thirds of the respondents also expressed a preference for police officers providing security services in large venues/events. The implications of these findings for the policing system are discussed.
ISSN:0955-1662
1743-4645
DOI:10.1057/s41284-017-0110-5