NCJ Number
136289
Journal
American Journal of Police Volume: 10 Issue: 4 Dated: (1991) Pages: 83-103
Date Published
1991
Length
21 pages
Annotation
To stimulate and guide future police attitude-behavior research, a tentative model derived from previous police research that has focused on the determinants of police behavior is outlined. It proposes a more complete assessment of the attitude-behavior relationship.
Abstract
Suggested factors that may affect the attitude-behavior relationship and need to be considered when trying to explain and predict police behavior include behavior, environment, behavioral intention, attitude, organizational factors, political culture, legal environment, and situational factors. The model objective is to specify the role these factors play in explaining police behavior and, further, the influence of these factors on attitudes. Little systematic research has investigated the relationships of all of these factors in a single model. This model provides a foundation for such research. 3 notes, a figure, and 55 references