Public Trust and Law Enforcement-A Brief Discussion for Policy Makers

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Provides brief overview of police-community relations and how the Federal Government might be able to promote more accountability and better relationships between citizens and law enforcement. Exam...

Provides brief overview of police-community relations and how the Federal Government might be able to promote more accountability and better relationships between citizens and law enforcement. Examines public perception of law enforcement in general, Federalism and Congressional control over State and local law enforcement policy, Federal efforts to collect data on law enforcement use of force, and Department of Justice (DOJ) authority to investigate law enforcement misconduct. Discusses DOJ role in improving police-community relations, and considers policy options for Congress.

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