Police Culture

Definition of Police Culture

The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Police Culture: An example of an occupational culture to which new recruits become socialized. It is thought that police culture is one of several demand characteristics which shape routine decision-making by the police. See: DEMAND CHARACTERISTIC in this legal dictionary and in the world encyclopedia of law.

Police Culture: Resources

Notes and References

• Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Police Culture. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada