Police misconduct and minority citizens: Exploring key issues
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1999
Keywords
Police misconduct, minority citizens, police performance, excessive force
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1080/1478601X.1999.9959530
Abstract
This manuscript provides a review of the literature concerning key issues associated with acts of police misconduct and minority citizens in the United States. First, the issue of what types of behaviors are defined as ‘police misconduct’ is explored. Second, the level of police misconduct is discussed. Finally, the question of whether or not minority citizens are targeted for harassment and abuse is addressed.
Was this content written or created while at USF?
Yes
Citation / Publisher Attribution
Criminal Justice Studies, v. 12, issue 1, p. 65-82
Scholar Commons Citation
Michelle Lersch, Kim, "Police misconduct and minority citizens: Exploring key issues" (1999). School of Information Faculty Publications. 597.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/si_facpub/597
