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Law enforcement is a critical aspect of ensuring safety in communities. However, unjustified harm has been associated with law enforcement throughout history, resulting in tension between police and communities.

Fear of unjustified police harm remains prevalent, especially in minoritized communities. However, research on this fear has not typically focused on the importance of psychology when it comes to understanding community perceptions of law enforcement.

New study explores psychological drivers

New research from Michigan State University's School of Criminal Justice sought to understand some of the explanations for fear of unjustified police harm.…