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Third-person perceptions, hostile media effects, and policing: Developing a theoretical framework for assessing the Ferguson effect

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Policing in the United States has come under intense scrutiny following numerous deadly force incidents involving unarmed black citizens, which dominated the news media. Some have argued that consequently, a “chill wind” has blown through law enforcement, such that officers have become more distrustful of civilians, fearful of scandal, and are de-policing. To date, however, scholars have given insufficient theoretical and empirical attention to why and how media coverage of policing may lead to such outcomes.

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  • Nix, Justin & Pickett, Justin T., 2017. "Third-person perceptions, hostile media effects, and policing: Developing a theoretical framework for assessing the Ferguson effect," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 51(C), pages 24-33.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:51:y:2017:i:c:p:24-33
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2017.05.016
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