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McGoldrick, Stacy K.; McArdle, Andrea

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“…By the 1980s many police departments had begun to consider a new strategy, community policing, which emphasized close working relations with the community, police responsiveness to the community and common efforts to alleviate a wide variety of community problems, many of which were social in nature (Potter, 2013). The September 11th attacks, however, reoriented police priorities almost overnight (McGoldrick and McArdle, 2006). In the post-September 11th, era the police force became national, even international, rather than local, in its vision (Docobo, 2005; McGoldrick and McArdle, 2006) shifting the role of police to be more militarized to combat terrorism.…”

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“…The September 11th attacks, however, reoriented police priorities almost overnight (McGoldrick and McArdle, 2006). In the post-September 11th, era the police force became national, even international, rather than local, in its vision (Docobo, 2005; McGoldrick and McArdle, 2006) shifting the role of police to be more militarized to combat terrorism. It also generally affected the design of police uniforms to move toward a more tactical, militarized uniform look in its design details.…”

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Assessing university police officers’ uniforms and wearing experiences

Brandewie

Kim

2021

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Purpose This study aims to suggest opportunities for enhancing the police uniform design with consideration to the emotional and physical satisfaction of the wearers, by assessing the wearing experience. Design/methodology/approach University police officers at a University in the Midwestern region of the USA were surveyed to examine both psychological and emotional aspects including performance, comfort, professionalism and empowerment, as well as their satisfaction levels with fit, fabrics, aesthetics and functionality. Findings The study found that the wearing experience was poor, and not surprisingly, fabric satisfaction ranked the lowest of all factors. In regard to color, results showed that the uniforms should be in colors that are suitable to the university context, which in this case the wearers preferred the University athletic colors of black and red. It is easier to consider these colors, as they are a part of their organization and also enable the police to stand apart from municipal police, contrary to previous research demonstrating dark colors have negative connotations. Findings suggest that the university police uniform should have an athletic style with a regular fit, using specific performance fabrics that allow for stretch and breathability. Originality/value This study assesses the police uniform design and wearing experience and suggests design details to enhance how well officers physically perform in their role and also to inspire them to feel proud of their job and organization.

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Assessing university police officers’ uniforms and wearing experiences

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Kim

2021

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“…32 Thus, the international framework of rights provides some guidelines, but few detailed prescriptions. In part this is so as any specific instance before the court usually requires a resolution between competing rights.…”

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Public Policies in Shared Societies

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2013

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