Article
Police misconduct and minority citizens: Exploring key issues
Criminal Justice Studies
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1999
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.
Citation / Publisher Attribution
Criminal Justice Studies, v. 12, issue 1, p. 65-82
Citation Information
Kim Michelle Lersch. "Police misconduct and minority citizens: Exploring key issues" Criminal Justice Studies Vol. 12 Iss. 1 (1999) p. 65 - 82 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/kim-lersch/42/