Criminal Justice Student Research Panel
Police Attitudes on the Homeless Population
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Junior
Major
Criminal Justice
Minor
Tohono O’odham Studies
2nd Student Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
2nd Student Major
Criminal Justice
2nd Student Minor
Psychology; Legal Studies
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Dr. Katy Hancock
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
Through our survey, we intend to research the opinions and attitudes of American law enforcement officers on the homeless population.
Popular media perception often depicts and insists upon police bias against persons experiencing homelessness. Homeless individuals tend to be members of other marginalized groups such as sexual and gender minorities (SGM), the intellectually disabled, and the mentally ill significantly more than the average population. The homeless population also tends to have lower levels of confidence in police response, have lower opinions of police, and are less likely to contact police in emergency situations.
This is problematic due to the nature of law enforcement’s involvement in the American homelessness crisis. Due to the prevalence of these issues in American society, we intend to measure bias in these situations to allow for future correction.
Spring Scholars Week 2024 Event
Criminal Justice Student Research Panel
Police Attitudes on the Homeless Population
Through our survey, we intend to research the opinions and attitudes of American law enforcement officers on the homeless population.
Popular media perception often depicts and insists upon police bias against persons experiencing homelessness. Homeless individuals tend to be members of other marginalized groups such as sexual and gender minorities (SGM), the intellectually disabled, and the mentally ill significantly more than the average population. The homeless population also tends to have lower levels of confidence in police response, have lower opinions of police, and are less likely to contact police in emergency situations.
This is problematic due to the nature of law enforcement’s involvement in the American homelessness crisis. Due to the prevalence of these issues in American society, we intend to measure bias in these situations to allow for future correction.