Posted on Police1 website on May 23, 2024 by Sarah Calams
Leaders should be alarmed by this data, which indicates widespread issues affecting morale irrespective of location, suggesting systemic problems within departments.
In recent years, the role of law enforcement has come under intense scrutiny due to widespread media coverage of high-profile incidents. In turn, this has led to a shift in public perception in some areas, begging the question: how does public perception impact police officers’ morale?
Feedback from Police1’s second annual State of the Industry survey highlights a concerning trend, revealing that the morale of law enforcement officers is significantly influenced by public sentiment and media portrayal.
The “What Cops Want” survey, which gathered responses from officers across rural, suburban and urban settings, uncovers stark differences in how officers feel supported by their agencies during times of public and media scrutiny.
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