Police coercive actions and citizen complaints: a comparison of NYPD precincts

What is it about?

Stop, Question, and Frisk encounters in New York City impact citizen complaints about misconduct. Surprisingly, frequent lower-level actions like frisks and searches are linked to more complaints, while higher-level actions such as force and arrests don't significantly affect complaints. This research aims to identify precinct-specific factors influencing this relationship, offering insights for evidence-based policy-making and police reform initiatives in New York City.

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