The dual nature of police work: Emotions and experiences are often in conflict

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January 9, 2017

Key findings on how police view their jobs amid protests and calls for reform

The dual nature of police work: Emotions and experiences are often in conflict

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Key findings on how police view their jobs amid protests and calls for reform
Majority of police say fatal police-black encounters are isolated incidents; majority of the public says the encounters point to a bigger problem
Officers say police have become more concerned about their safety
Officers say fatal encounters between police and blacks have made policing harder

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