Causes of Social Undermining According to Police Officers: A Qualitative Approach

• In Event: Policing and Online/Social Behavior

Abstract

Using a series of semi-structured interviews with police officers from across the United States, the study explores why some police officers believe they were socially undermined. The police officers share their experiences of being socially undermined and offer reasons as to why they may have been a target. Using narratives of officers' personal experiences of being victimized, the findings offer ways to understand the causes of social undermining and how officers may be able to be aware of potential situations that may lead to undermining. Policy implications are also presented for officers and departments.

Authors

• Weston Anderson, Lindenwood University

• Thomas Hughes, University of Louisville