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Building trust in South Africa's police
Procedural justice and policing

  • 2023
  • Faull, Andrew ; Heyde, Jody van der ; Sycholt, Martin
  • Monografie/Band
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Trust in the police is vital to a functioning democracy, but relations between South Africa's residents and police have long been characterised by mistrust. This report introduces procedural justice as a cost-effective, evidence-informed practice that can increase public trust and confidence in the police, and enhance police legitimacy, social cohesion and broader acceptance of the state as a legitimate authority. The report provides an overview of the theory and presents data on trust, customer satisfaction and police morale in South Africa.