JOURNAL ARTICLE

The influence of traffic stop policy changes on assaults against officers: A quasi-experimental approach.

  • Published In: Policing: A Journal of Policy & Practice, 2023, v. 17. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Boehme, Hunter M 3 of 3

Abstract

This study examines the impact of the Fayetteville (NC) Police Department's (FPD) shift from investigatory to safety-focused traffic stops between 2013 and 2016 on assaults against officers. Using time series models, the research found a statistically significant decrease in assaults on FPD officers following these policy changes, while comparison departments showed no similar effect. Despite an overall increase in traffic stops, the de-prioritization of investigatory stops—considered more confrontational and less effective—correlated with reduced officer assaults. The study discusses several policy implications related to these findings.

Additional Information

  • Source:Policing: A Journal of Policy & Practice. 2023/01, Vol. 17, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1752-4512
  • DOI:10.1093/police/paad002
  • Accession Number:178190369
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