Public Perceptions Of Police Abuse

Society in general have showed the distrust, protests and many questions for the like hood of the police profession. The reputation of the police profession is that of the 6 pillars of policing in the modern world as outlined by the President’s Task Force on the 21st Century Policing, which sought to recommend steps forward. Under the banners of ‘Building Trust and Legitimacy’, ‘Policy and Oversight’, ‘Technology and Social Media’, ‘Community Policing and Crime Reduction’, ‘Officer Training and Education’, and ‘Officer Safety and Wellness’ – here are concise definitions for each one and what they mean for American policing ("Final report of the resident’s task force on 21st century policing," 2015).

But whether it’s Rockford or Spokane cities are struggling with violent crime, policing has become a trust problem. Cities have been experimenting with such high-profile ideas as CompStat, quality-of-life policing and predictive policing. We have come full circle now and police departments are revisiting community policing. Cities like Rockford hopes to embed more officers in troubled neighborhoods (Buntin

Provide departments with information about the types of stops being made by officers, the proportion of police time spent on high-discretion stops, and the results of such stops

An ongoing question in today's society is,“How can the relationship of the police and communities

This is very important when it comes to community relations and law enforcement. To implement this pillar, law enforcement agencies should start by learning to build trust and legitimacy within the communities. They can do this by partaking in community events or gatherings. They can be social with the citizens of the community and get to know the people of the community. This way the people will not see the officers as a threat to them when they are in the community. As stated in the article, Law enforcement agencies should implement a program that conducts annual community surveys. I agree with this program. This would allow officers to see how much the community has trust in them and see how little they trust law enforcement. In return, agencies can create programs that will help them gain the trust back and kept that trust within the community. Another thing that I agree within this pillar is that law enforcement officers should not be seen as a threat. They should be seen as almost as a heroic figure and an important figure in the eyes of the community. People should be able to trust police officers and have faith that they are going to help them and not strike fear in the people. This to me is the most important thing about law enforcement. The trust between officers and communities. If no one has trust in law enforcement, I believe that law enforcement would not

Tyler, T. R. (2005, September). Policing in Black and White: Ethnic Group Differences in Trust and Confide

The Chicago Police Department have appointed a new superintendent, Eddie Johnson, and he has said that from activist, to elected officials, to parents we need to find a way to create not only mutual trust, but also

Police corruption has been an issue that has left a lasting blemish on communities and society. Police corruption usually derives a lack of respect officer(s) feel that either the city does not care about them or they are not paid enough for their duties. Throughout this essay I will give you a better understanding on the issue that is police corruption by using terminology from the book such as the “rotten apple theory”, “blue wall of silence” and “deviant subculture”. With corruption this affects the view we have on police and it is up to us not fall into the trap of negativity and create a better society for the future.

It is obvious that zero tolerance policing has resulted in more distrust and spatial separation between the police and the communities in which they serve. Indiscriminate strict enforcement of zero tolerance policing polices has greatly contributed to a decreasing trust between the police and many people in the minor communities (Ferris, 2001). As a result, the level of distrust between the

Approaching in the same direction of the importance of safety, Jacobs also discusses the theme of confidence in the streets, which is trust. She mentions the concept of “sidewalks casual public trust.” First, trust may evolve from human contact and interaction in public. Jacobs explains human interaction in these words:

It has been consistently shown in research that minorities are more likely to be mistreated by the police compared to other people (Dunnaville, 2000). Recent incidents have seen the police use excessive force on people and mistreat minorities. As such, the legitimacy of the police has been put under scrutiny and questioned. Many communities in the United States have demonstrated in reaction to recent incidents of police misconduct and excessive use of force. The people have lost trust in the police because of these issues. The police force has been accused of mistreating people, sexual harassment, violent and careless arrests among people particularly the minorities. As demonstrated in the movie ‘Policing the Police’ police officers are seen mistreating people for instance the scene where the police sexually harassed a teenager by touching sensitive areas. Community members are not willing to trust or work with the police to fight crime. As such, it is critical for the police agencies and department to make improving police-community relationship a top police priority. Policies should be developed that will strengthen the mutual trust between the police and the community. This relationship is critical because the police depend on information from the community to fight crime in the society.

Brown (2004) said that it is essential that police officials adjust their polices and practices to accommodate the changing needs of the populace as it continues to metamorphasize. He suggests that police help educate immigrants about U.S. laws and the role of police, and believes that serving a diverse society requires police to interact with minorities in a respectful manner while also seeking their input on local problems. Overall, Brown touts the option of community policing and shows that he is in favor of integrating the police into the community in order to create deeper bonds with citizens and form a sense of trust. In various studies, community policing has been shown to effectively increase positive relations between citizens and the police; when people begin feeling like they can trust the police, they are more likely to help the authorities out by offering information regarding crimes that they may have witnessed, or even acting as eyes on the street when the police are not

There is a perception of distrust between law enforcement and the community. This distrust stems directly from the dangerous words police use when communicating with the community. (Willis, 2015, p.) Simply choosing better words can help build relationships between law enforcement and the community. It is necessary for law enforcement to have trust with their community. There are many things that hinge on the police-community relationships, the ability of law enforcement to perform their duties, are the most important. Law enforcement must be willing to rely on the public to observe the law. They must always demonstrate absolute impartiality to the law.

The philosophy of Robert Peel that “the police are the public and the public are the police”, is one that perfectly sums up the relationship between the police and the rest of the community (Lentz & Chaires 2007). This quote suggests that law enforcement needs approval from citizens and residents of neighbourhoods to perform their duties correctly. Meaning, this requires the police to maintain an informed relationship with the community. By doing so they are reducing the reoccurrence of the themes in crime prevention mentioned above.

The public’s level of confidence and trust in the police has been said to determine public adherence and compliance with law enforcement. Moreover, public perceptions of, and experiences with the police have played a critical role in police effectiveness (Beck et al. 1999), and in order for police to prosper and adequately function, they require public support. To date, there have been adequate research and investigations conducted on the level of confidence and general public perception on the police. Perceptions were based on police ability to respond to and fight crime, maintaining order and treating crime victims fittingly. Nevertheless, investigations concerning victims’ perceptions and confidence in the police – after victimization, are narrow. This review reflects on victims namely of crimes that have disordered safety within their own homes and communities – like home invasions, robbery or property crimes. These crimes induce great fear among the victims and the general public, especially since they occur inside one’s home where people expect privacy and safety (Heinonen and Eck, 2012). Consequently, residents attempt to remedy their fear of these crimes by avoiding places at particular times and purchasing crime prevention equipment, as well as forming neighborhood movements against crime (Devalve, Quinn & Grohe, 2012). Ultimately, the level of public confidence in the police is revealed through the strength of the public’s belief that the police are