Entry:
Magee, Robin K., “The Myth of the Good Cop and the Inadequacy of Fourth Amendment Remedies for Black Men: Contrasting Presumptions of Innocence and Guilt,” Capital University Law Review, 23 (1994), 151ff.
Abstract:
Police officers know that courts and juries tend to believe in a “good cop” paradigm. They often exploit this privilege by acting brutally when dealing with black offenders, with little fear of retribution.
GSS Years:1990
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GSS Codebook Variables referenced by document: |
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Variable Label |
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| RACE |
RACE OF RESPONDENT |
| INTLBLKS |
UNINTELLIGENT - INTELLIGENT |
| PATRBLKS |
UNPATRIOTIC - PATRIOTIC |
| VIOLBLKS |
VIOLENT - NOT VIOLENT |
| FAREBLKS |
SELF SUPPORTING - LIVE OFF WELFARE |