Police use of excessive force: Does the race of the suspect influence citizens' perceptions?

Suggests that the behavior of the suspect during the arrest and the behavior of the police officer are much more significant correlates of citizens' perceptions of police use of excessive force than is the race of the suspect. (Original abstract-amended)

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Published in:Social justice research 1995-03, Vol.8 (1), p.41-56
Main Authors: Rome, Dennis M., Son, In Soo, Davis, Mark S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arrests
Citizens
Hispanic Americans
JUSTICE
Ohio
POLICE
Police Community Relations
Police officers
Public opinion
PUBLIC POLICY
RACE RELATIONS
Racial aspects
Racial Differences
SOCIETY AS A WHOLE
USA
Violence
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Summary:Suggests that the behavior of the suspect during the arrest and the behavior of the police officer are much more significant correlates of citizens' perceptions of police use of excessive force than is the race of the suspect. (Original abstract-amended)
ISSN:0885-7466
1573-6725
DOI:10.1007/BF02334825