Police misconduct and minority citizens: Exploring key issues

Kim Michelle Lersch

doi:10.1080/1478601X.1999.9959530

Police misconduct and minority citizens: Exploring key issues

Kim Michelle Lersch

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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.

Original language	American English
Journal	Criminal Justice Studies
Volume	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/1478601X.1999.9959530
State	Published - Jan 1 1999

Keywords

Police misconduct
minority citizens
police performance
excessive force

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