The last few years have been difficult for police. After several high-profile, controversial cases of police use-of-force, distrust of police has been at an all-time high.
A 2015 Gallup poll found that only 52% of Americans expressed “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in police. Eighteen percent of people said they felt very little or no confidence in the police, the highest number in years.
While public distrust of police may not always be merited, it brings up important conversations about constitutional policing and police-community relations. Law enforcement agencies and leadership organizations have been re-evaluating police ethics, policies, and practices.
The current climate surrounding law enforcement can be challenging, but it also provides opportunities.
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The last few years have been difficult for police. After several high-profile, controversial cases of police use-of-force, distrust of police has been at an all-time high.
A 2015 Gallup poll found that only 52% of Americans expressed “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in police. Eighteen percent of people said they felt very little or no confidence in the police, the highest number in years.
The last few years have been difficult for police. After several high-profile, controversial cases of police use-of-force, distrust of police has been at an all-time high.
A 2015 Gallup poll found that only 52% of Americans expressed “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in police. Eighteen percent of people said they felt very little or no confidence in the police, the highest number in years.
- The PSRC is a joint program
- The PSRC is a joint program
- The PSRC is a joint program
- The PSRC is a joint program
Browse our extensive library of resources.
The last few years have been difficult for police. After several high-profile, controversial cases of police use-of-force, distrust of police has been at an all-time high.
A 2015 Gallup poll found that only 52% of Americans expressed “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in police. Eighteen percent of people said they felt very little or no confidence in the police, the highest number in years.