Factors affecting likelihood of hiring private investigators (PI): Citizens' traits and attitudes toward police and PI

The aim of this study is to identify factors affecting citizens' likelihood of hiring private investigators (PI) for resolving their criminal and/or civil matters. Limited research has been conducted to investigate factors relevant to private investigators, but none of prior studies have studie...

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Published in:International journal of law, crime and justice crime and justice, 2014-09, Vol.42 (3), p.188-202
Main Authors: Lee, Chang-Hun, Lee, Chang-Moo, Choi, Jin-Hyuk, Lee, Julak, Hong, Eui-Pyo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitudes
Citizens
Crime
Criminal Justice
Criminal sociology. Police. Delinquency. Deviance. Suicide
Fear of crime
Hiring Practices
Investigating commissions
Investigations (Law Enforcement)
Job Satisfaction
Law enforcement
Personalized justice
Police
Police Community Relations
Private investigation
Private policing
Recruitment
Satisfaction
Sociology
Sociology of law and criminology
South Korea
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Summary:The aim of this study is to identify factors affecting citizens' likelihood of hiring private investigators (PI) for resolving their criminal and/or civil matters. Limited research has been conducted to investigate factors relevant to private investigators, but none of prior studies have studied citizens' characteristics and attitudes toward police and PI in this regard. To fill the void of the literature, this study utilized data collected from 225 Korean citizens. Factors examined include citizens' demographics, desire for personalized justice, attitudes toward PI's investigation, fear of crime, and attitudes toward public police. Findings indicate that citizens' desire for personalized justice was the most significant factor affecting likelihood of hiring PI for different types of cases. Results of the finding also showed that citizen's satisfaction with police work was negatively related with likelihood of hiring PIs for their criminal and/or civil cases. Based on results, policy implications for law enforcement were discussed.
ISSN:1756-0616
1876-763X
DOI:10.1016/j.ijlcj.2014.01.003