 | The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. (September 2020) |
Police accountability involves holding both individual police officers, as well as law enforcement agencies responsible for effectively delivering basic services of crime control and maintaining order, while treating individuals fairly and within the bounds of law. Police are expected to uphold laws, regarding due process, search and seizure, arrests, discrimination, as well as other laws relating to equal employment, sexual harassment, etc. Holding police accountable is important for maintaining the public's "faith in the system".[1]: 42 Research has shown that the public prefers independent review of complaints against law enforcement, rather than relying on police departments to conduct internal investigations. There is a suggestion that such oversight would improve the public's view on the way in which police officers are held accountable.[2]
- ^ Walker, Samuel E. (2005). The New World of Police Accountability (1st ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc. ISBN 978-1-412-90943-3. OCLC 56334321.
- ^ De Angelis & Wold, J & B (2016). "Perceived accountability and public attitudes toward local police". Criminal Justice Studies. 29 (3): 232–252. doi:10.1080/1478601X.2016.1158177. S2CID 148242583.
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