2022 UC Irvine research finds LGBTQ people experience more police mistreatment, lower trust in law enforcement, and need improved relations.
Recent research by University of California, Irvine sociologists reveals LGBTQ individuals face more police mistreatment, lower fairness perceptions in police interactions, and less trust in law enforcement compared to non-LGBTQ people. 21% of LGBTQ respondents experienced police-initiated contact in the past year, while 15% of non-LGBTQ respondents did. The study highlights the need for improved relationships between law enforcement and the LGBTQ community.
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