Negative Police-Citizen Encounters Ramp up Perception of Justice
Published online on February 27, 2026
Abstract
Race and Justice, Ahead of Print.
Most encounters between officers and citizens occur in low-visibility settings, where front-line officers exercise significant discretionary power. Previous research has highlighted the crucial role of police–citizen contact in shaping citizens’ ...
Most encounters between officers and citizens occur in low-visibility settings, where front-line officers exercise significant discretionary power. Previous research has highlighted the crucial role of police–citizen contact in shaping citizens’ ...