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Policing Practices and Perceptions

Policing Practices and Perceptions is a research topic within Political Science and International Relations. Science Explorer counts 11k research works in it since 1950. 10.0% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers explores the impact of procedural justice, legitimacy, and racial bias on public support for policing. It delves into topics such as community policing, citizen perceptions, use of force, and the influence of police culture on public trust. The research also examines the role of social identity in shaping attitudes towards law enforcement.

  • Procedural Justice
  • Police Legitimacy
  • Racial Bias
  • Community Policing
  • Public Trust
  • Law Enforcement
  • Citizen Perceptions
  • Police Culture
  • Use of Force
  • Social Identity
Research works
11k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
1.1k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.0%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+17%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
United States
49% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
Policing Practices and Perceptions
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