How We Really Feel About Police Presence

This conversation is part of a larger look at findings from a Public Agenda/WNYC poll of residents in the NY Metro area. Head here for more insight into public opinions on government, policing, inequality, and what matters most.

What happens when communities that are most concerned about crime are also most wary of police presence?

The way we think about policing varies drastically based on race and location - that's according to the recent Public Agenda/WNYC poll of people living in and around New York City.

Will Friedman, Ph.D., president of Public Agenda and Carolin Hagelskamp, vice president and director of research for Public Agenda, discuss the poll findings and what they say about our attitudes toward community policing.

* The question in this chart has been edited to more closely reflect the question asked.

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* Correction: This chart originally showed an higher percentage (65%) for the Hispanic bar. Also the text of the question asked has been clarified to match the original survey.

(WNYC)