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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SELF SUPPORTING - LIVE OFF WELFARE