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public opinion on the police  

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  • Since the late 1960s, there has been a rich tradition in criminological research studying public opinion of police. Such research is important because it provides a knowledge base for policymakers and police administrators to design and implement better policies and practices that can enhance public support and subsequently improve police accountability and police-community relations. [Source: Encyclopedia of Race and Crime; Public Opinion, Police]

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