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Description: Most people believe that our attitudes, once formed, are relatively stable over time. However, research reveals that attitudes can be impacted in a number of ways; and individuals may not always be consciously aware of their attitude shifts or the influences that may have triggered a change. A longitudinal study of police cadets demonstrates this phenomenon in a real-world setting. A survey assessing individual's attitudes towards policing and their distinctive impact or effectiveness in law enforcement was administered to a group of academy cadets. The same individuals were again assessed one year post training. Their expressed attitudes on key issues had undergone considerable change, although most believed that their attitudes had remained stable.
Suggested Citation:
Garner, R. L. (2005). Police Attitudes: The Impact of Experience After Training [Electronic Version]. Applied Psychology in Criminal Justice,
1(1), 56-70.
Keywords: attitudes, police training, attitude change, influence
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