Extralegal variables and arrest

Article Abstract:

David A. Klinger called for a reassessment of old data on police arrest decisions to correct errors that have led to an incorrect understanding of the relationship between criminal demeanor and police arrest. Such a reassessment should consider the impact of extralegal variables that may influence police arrest decisions. If such variables significantly influence arrest decisions, then future research should be directed toward taking such variables into consideration in analyzing arrest decisions and demeanor relationships.

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Methodology, substance, and demeanor in police observational research: a response to Lundman and others

Article Abstract:

Richard J. Lundman and David A. Klinger present differing views on police arrest decisions in relation to disrespectful demeanor shown by offenders. Although Lundman's view is accordance with popular research, Klinger's assertion that previous conclusions on the impact of demeanor and arrest seems more plausible. Klinger argued that inconsistencies in the qualification of 'demeanor' and improper assessments of police effects have led to incorrect conclusions on demeanor and arrest.

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On the meaning and measurement of suspects' demeanor toward the police: a comment on 'Demeanor and arrest.' (response to article by Richard J. Lundman in this issue, p. 306)

Article Abstract:

Richard J. Lundman contradicts David A. Klinger's assertion that police tend to sanction suspects who display a disrespectful demeanor toward them. Klinger had also questioned the validity of previous findings since 'demeanor' was conceived and measured improperly. An analysis of some of the earlier studies on demeanor and arrest supports Klinger's assertion and suggests that future research should focus on qualifying the definition of 'demeanor.'

Analysis, Police psychology

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