Research has found that officers were significantly more likely to use higher levels of force with suspects encountered in disadvantaged neighborhoods.

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Several studies have found that police officers are more likely to use force, including deadly force, when they are in neighborhoods with higher minority populations, higher levels of poverty, and higher crime rates. This suggests that racial and socioeconomic biases may influence police decision-making and behavior.

Research Has Found That Officers Were Significantly More Likely to Use