Whites are more likely than Blacks to believe the police use an appropriate amount of force, to believe the police treat all groups equally, and to have confidence in the police.

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This is supported by multiple studies and polls, including a 2020 Pew Research Center survey that found 74% of White Americans believed the police were doing a good or excellent job in using the right amount of force, compared to only 36% of Black Americans. Additionally, White Americans were more likely to express confidence in the police and to believe they treated all groups equally.

Whites Are More Likely Than Blacks to Believe the Police