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The Perceptions And Attitudes Of Hispanics Toward Law Enforcement Officers, Brittany N. Pugh
The Perceptions And Attitudes Of Hispanics Toward Law Enforcement Officers, Brittany N. Pugh
Honors Theses
Relationships between racial / ethnic minorities and law enforcement officers in the United States have long been a topic of concern. Given that Hispanics represent the largest racial / ethnic minority population in the United States, the nature of their collective and individual relationships with law enforcement is a topic worthy of empirical examination. Surprisingly, however, there is limited research specifically focusing upon the beliefs, perceptions and attitudes of Hispanics regarding law enforcement officers. This exploratory study examines the beliefs, perceptions, and attitudes of 101 Hispanics in South central Mississippi toward local law enforcement agencies and officers. Furthermore, the study …
African-American Perceptions Of Community-Oriented Policing Programs, Adrian L. Griggs
African-American Perceptions Of Community-Oriented Policing Programs, Adrian L. Griggs
Honors Theses
Reports of police killings of unarmed African-American men have been commonly featured on the news in recent months. Protests in response to those incidents have occasionally turned into riots, and the tension between the minority community and police remains unchanged. There is always a racial variable implicit whenever the African-American community policing debate arises. Researchers have conducted studies on this challenge and have examined differences in perceptions of police officers between African Americans and other racial groups. Studies have been conducted that examine why there might be less satisfaction with police among African Americans but have not considered how these …
An Analysis Of Visitor Safety In The Natchez Trace Parkway, Devin S. Mcgee
An Analysis Of Visitor Safety In The Natchez Trace Parkway, Devin S. Mcgee
Honors Theses
The following study focuses on the safety of visitors travelling the Natchez Trace Parkway and their general safety while on Parkway property. The aim of the study was to conduct qualitative research in order to assess the hazards and risks that may befall the visitors of the Natchez Trace Parkway and how to combat these risks in the most direct way possible. A sample of recreational and law enforcement rangers took part in a questionnaire regarding their opinions of the level of safety at the park, and a diluted risk assessment was conducted while travelling through the section of the …