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Implementing Checklists to Improve Police Responses to Co-Victims of Gun Violence
Samuel A Kuhn1, Tracey L Meares1
1Samuel A. Kuhn is a third-year law student at Yale Law School in New Haven, CT, where he is an Affiliated Fellow of the Institution for Social and Policy Studies. He received his B. A. from Cornell University (2014) in Ithaca, NY. Tracey L. Meares, J.D., is the Walton Hale Hamilton Professor of Law and Founding Director of the Justice Collaboratory at Yale Law School. She received her J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School and her B.S. from the University of Illinois.
Police often fail gun violence co-victims, especially in minority areas. This study proposes a police detective checklist to improve interactions and public safety outcomes after shootings.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Police interactions with gun violence co-victims are understudied.
- Perceptions of police illegitimacy are high in minority communities, impacting co-victim experiences.
- Existing police protocols may lack specific guidance for interacting with gun violence victims.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify how police interactions affect gun violence co-victims.
- To propose a checklist for police detectives to improve post-shooting interactions.
- To address police unresponsiveness in minority communities.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study using online surveys with gun violence co-victims in three cities.
- Review of general orders from five police departments.
- Development of a checklist based on co-victim experiences and existing models.
Main Results:
- Gun violence co-victims reported pervasive disregard from police.
- Police interactions are a significant factor in perceived police unresponsiveness.
- Current police general orders offer limited guidance for victim interactions.
Conclusions:
- A structured checklist can improve police response to gun violence co-victims.
- Addressing police unresponsiveness is crucial for community relations, particularly in minority areas.
- Implementing the proposed checklist can enhance public safety and victim support.
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