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Under siege?: Assessing public perceptions of the “War on Police”

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A number of high-profile killings of police officers has occurred throughout the United States since 2014. These killings have led some police executives, politicians, and political commentators to suggest that a “war on police” is taking place. This narrative persists to the present day, although little is known regarding how the public perceives this phenomenon. The current study draws from theoretical perspectives on media consumption, institutional trust, and political orientations to understand these perceptions.

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  • Moule, Richard K., 2020. "Under siege?: Assessing public perceptions of the “War on Police”," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 66(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:66:y:2020:i:c:s0047235219302491
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2019.101631
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