As protests erupted across the United States in recent years over racialized issues (eg,
Black Lives Matter and Confederate monuments), so too did questions about when and how …

This study examines public perceptions of police militarization, specifically whether
individuals believe police are too militarized, and support for practices associated with …

The process-based model dominates contemporary American research on police-
community relations and perceptions of police. A sizable literature has examined the …

Abstract Since the Black Lives Matter movement's rise to prominence, there has been
significant opposition from both media and political figures who believe that the movement is …

Purpose Controversial encounters between racial minorities and law enforcement have led
to increased public discourse surrounding race and law enforcement in the United States. A …

Although a growing body of research suggests that the constabularization of the military for
domestic policing is counterproductive, this increasingly prevalent policy has nonetheless …

As Canadian police services rely on their emergency response teams (ERT) to respond to
different calls for service, their reliance also requires police services to possess the …

COVID‐19 has challenged people worldwide to comply with strict lock‐downs and
meticulous healthcare instructions. Can states harness enclave communities to comply with …

Abstract Purpose The events in Ferguson, MO in 2014 renewed national attention to the
issue of militarization of law enforcement. Despite scrutiny from policymakers and …

Objectives: To assess whether the relationship between legitimacy and police
empowerment is sensitive to the operationalization of legitimacy, and whether the effects of …