Chapter 1.5 - Community Safety Flashcards
Fairness and consistency of rule application
Treat people with respect and be consistent in your decision-making
Voice and representation in the process
Involve groups in the decisions that affect them and listen to their concerns.
Transparency and openness of the process
Decisions are made without secrets and deception
Impartiality and unbiased decision-making
Decisions are based on relevance and data
Procedural justice
Carrying out justice in a fair and equitable manner
Biases are also known as…
Heuristics
Blink Response
First blink send us info
Contact Theory
Positive contact with groups reduces both implicit and explicit bias
Exposure to counter stereotypes
We can weaken our biases through exposure to stereotyped groups
Police legitimacy
Happens when the community views law enforcement as fair, morally obligated to administer the law, and a legitimate authority of
power
Procedural Justice Formula
Treat people with dignity and respect
Give citizens a voice during encounters
Be neutral in decision making
Convey trustworthy motives
A=O+P
A citizen’s assessment of their interaction with police whether Positive or negative depends on more than just the outcome. It is influenced by the way they were treated
Cultural Competency
The ability to work effectively with people from all backgrounds
Profiling by proxy
Calling the police with false claims about persons they are biased against
Crisis
An episode of mental or emotional distress that creates danger
