Exam 4: The Police and Community Perception

Police are more likely to have contact with young people in negative situations, and they are more likely to treat youths with less respect than their adult counterparts.

There is a consensus in the research that white people tend to view the police less positively than do minorities.

Research has shown that there is support for the police through all groups within the community.

Different groups of people have the same perspectives about the police in terms of service, support, and ability to control crime.

It is important that the public view the police in a positive manner since this affects participation in crime reduction programs, political support, and crime-related legislation.

Which of the following is a benefit of good relations between police and community?

The use of negative stereotypes by the police affects the interaction by the officer with the community.

____________ variables include factors such as gender, race, and personal experience with the police.

Van Maanen wrote that police officers divide people into three distinct groups.Which of the following is NOT one of these groups?

In the Cheurprakobkit study, Spanish-speaking Latinos were more cooperative and viewed the police more positively than English-speaking Latinos.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the perception of police?

What is police legitimacy? How does that affect the police and the community? Explain.

When the relationship is good between the police and the community, there are many benefits, such as:

The use of force by police is not a factor in how the public, including minority neighborhoods, perceived the police in their community.