Recent discussions of police violence in the United States and the corresponding lack of
accountability have shone a light on a highly debated agent opposing police reform—police …

Diversification of police forces is widely promoted as a reform for reducing racial disparities
in police–civilian interactions and increasing police legitimacy. Despite these potential …

While sustainable solutions to protracted refugee situations remain elusive, conditions for
refugees and their host communities can deteriorate. Drawing from environmental …

Would police racial and gender diversification reduce Black Americans' fear of the police?
The theory of representative bureaucracy indicates that it might. We tested the effects of …

The accountability of police to the public is imperative for a functioning democracy. The
opinions of police executives—pivotal actors for implementing oversight policies—are an …

Do residency requirements change bureaucratic performance? We study the case of
municipal police departments. While residency rules were popular in the 1970s, many cities …

We examine the factors influencing police response times, with a particular focus on staffing
levels, calls for service (CFS), and proactive police work. We estimate Bayesian Holt-Winters …

Abstract Research Summary Following high‐profile police killings, many US cities banned
officers from using chokeholds and other neck restraints. The evidence for such bans …

Why have public reactions to police misconduct been so polarized, and why have opposing
social movements emerged in response? This study explores attributions of police …

Does a victim's race explain variation in the likelihood of homicide clearance? Attempts to
address this issue date back to the 1970s. Yet, despite its theoretical and policy relevance …