For the past 60 years, concerns over U.S. police officers’ excessive use of force and race-based targeting of citizens, and deteriorating relations between police and communities of color have spurred calls to change the focus of officers’ preservice basic training. Yet research suggests that few of the recommendations proposed have taken root. For the past 60 years, concerns over U.S. police officers’ excessive use of force and race-based targeting of citizens, and deteriorating relations between police and communities of color have spurred calls to change the focus of officers’ preservice basic training. Yet research suggests that few of the recommendations proposed have taken root. Social Sciences Political science Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Study of basic training of new police hires shows resistance to change
