Original paper
Legitimacy and Cooperation: Why Do People Help the Police Fight Crime in Their Communities?
Abstract
Past research indicates that legitimacy encourages compliance with the law.This study extends consideration of the influence of legitimacy by exploring its impact on cooperation with the police and with neighbors to combat crime in one's community.It uses a panel study design and focuses upon the residents of New York City.The study finds that legitimacy shapes cooperation with the police and has a lesser influence on cooperation with others in...
Paper Details
Title
Legitimacy and Cooperation: Why Do People Help the Police Fight Crime in Their Communities?
Published Date
Jan 1, 2006
Journal
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