Race, police, and the pandemic: considering the role of race in public health policing

Dunbar, Adam; Jones, Nicole E.

doi:10.1080/01419870.2020.1851381

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“…While Fundamental Cause Theory would suggest that people with more resources would be more likely to social distance, social distancing may be greater among Black and Hispanic communities in part due to racially-targeted social distancing enforcement in the early stages of the pandemic. Early arrest data indicate that, in mid-March to early May in 2020, Black and Hispanic populations were disproportionately arrested for not adhering to state and county guidelines in New York City, Chicago, and Ohio (Dunbar and Jones, 2021). This differential social distancing enforcement may have contributed to widespread variation in social distancing in communities across the country (Gibbons, 2021).…”

Section: Social Distancingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Do social determinants of health explain racial/ethnic disparities in COVID-19 infection?

Lee¹,

Andrasfay²,

Riley³

et al. 2022

Social Science & Medicine

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Section: Social Distancingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Do social determinants of health explain racial/ethnic disparities in COVID-19 infection?

Lee¹,

Andrasfay²,

Riley³

et al. 2022

Social Science & Medicine

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“…The concerns surrounding the relationship between racial and ethnic minority groups and the criminal justice system, particularly law enforcement agencies, have gained significant attention as well (Dunbar and Jones, 2021;Cockley et al, 2022). Scholars have revealed that victims from racial minority backgrounds, such as Black victims, often refrain from reporting crimes due to their belief that the police are unfair or ineffective in their interactions with minority groups (Desmond et al, 2016;Powers et al, 2020).…”

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confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Exploring police legitimacy and other factors in predicting cooperation with police in the Atlanta Korean American community

Sohn

Park

Lee

et al. 2023

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PurposeLimited research exists on the perceptions of police within specific ethnic minority groups. The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the experiences of Korean and Korean American residents in the Metro Atlanta area regarding their perceptions of cooperation with the police, particularly in relation to hate crimes, along with their perceptions of police legitimacy and other relevant factors. By focusing on this specific population, the study aims to shed light on their unique perspectives and contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics between ethnic minorities and law enforcement.Design/methodology/approachThe authors’ sample comprised 128 Korean residents who were asked about their demographics, victimization experiences, self-rated English proficiency and police legitimacy. Multiple linear regression analyses were employed to investigate the impact of police legitimacy, victimization experiences and English-speaking skills on the participants' level of cooperation with the police.FindingsPolice legitimacy and self-rated levels of English proficiency emerged as the most significant factors in predicting the level of cooperation among residents with the police. Furthermore, individuals who have experienced crime victimization in the past were more willing to cooperate with the police compared to those who have not. Additionally, men showed a higher tendency to cooperate with the police compared to women participants.Originality/valueThe findings of this study suggest important implications for the policies and strategies aimed at enhancing the relationship between the Korean American community and the police. These implications include the need for improved language support for non-English speaking community members and the importance of building trust and fostering mutual understanding to cultivate positive police-community relations. By implementing measures based on these findings, it is recommended to promote a more inclusive and effective approach to policing within the Korean American population.

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“…Perhaps furthering the impact of the pandemic on community perceptions of police legitimacy is how law enforcement's altered role in the pandemic affected various marginalized communities. For example, in the United States, empirical research has shown that Black and Hispanic individuals were likelier to be the target of police interventions for public health orders (Dunbar & Jones, 2021; Gibbons et al, 2021; Kajeepeta et al, 2022). Similarly, the pandemic and resulting policing environment could have made life harder for other vulnerable populations like sex workers, the homeless, persons living with mental health issues, and injection drug users regarding their ability to seek help or avoid contact with the police under the auspices of public health orders (Lam, 2020; Menichelli, 2021; Trappen & McLean, 2021).…”

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Public Perceptions of the Police During COVID-19: A Cross-National Analysis

Chenane,

Horning,

Perry

et al. 2023

Criminal Justice Review

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Using cross-national data collected during the pandemic, this study examines factors influencing public willingness to obey and cooperate with police during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data for the study were garnered using web-based surveys, which yielded about 500 participants from the U.S., India, Brazil, Kenya, and several European countries. OLS results revealed that police legitimacy remains a crucial predictor of public willingness to obey and cooperate with the police. However, fears experienced during the pandemic failed to directly predict public's obligation to obey the police and their willingness to cooperate with the police. Interestingly, fear had an indirect effect on the relationship between police legitimacy and the obligation to obey and cooperate with the police. Conceptualizations of police legitimacy should continue to be tested, alternative versions of surveying without the limitations of COVID-19 should be undertaken, and attempts to understand more local environments should be made.

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Race, police, and the pandemic: considering the role of race in public health policing

Cited by 13 publications

References 25 publications

Do social determinants of health explain racial/ethnic disparities in COVID-19 infection?

Do social determinants of health explain racial/ethnic disparities in COVID-19 infection?

Exploring police legitimacy and other factors in predicting cooperation with police in the Atlanta Korean American community

Public Perceptions of the Police During COVID-19: A Cross-National Analysis

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