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Law Enforcement and the Public: The Role of Intergroup Accommodation (Top Three Paper).

Authors :
Giles, Howard
Barker, Valerie
Fortman, Jennifer
Dailey, Rene
Hajek, Christopher
Anderson, Michelle Chernikoff
Source :
Conference Papers -- International Communication Association; 2005 Annual Meeting, New York, NY, p1-43, 43p, 3 Diagrams
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

The article examines the extension of communication accommodation theory into intergroup communication and considers its applications to law enforcement training, practice and policies. The media plays a role in shaping the views of the average person of the police. This became apparent with the popularity of shows such as "Dragnet" and "NYPD Blue." Since 1972, U.S. citizens demonstrated some confidence in and support for law enforcement officers.

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Conference Papers -- International Communication Association
Publication Type :
Conference
Accession number :
18655427