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A scoping review of police civilian oversight literature 1992–2022

Keyes, Vance D., Keyes, Latocia·2023·Policing An International Journal
DOI 10.1108/pijpsm-02-2023-0027
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Purpose This study's aim was to systematically review available literature related to the establishment, purpose, operation, and effectiveness of civilian police oversight entities in the United States and to gain a deeper understanding of support, opposition, academic, public, and police expectations concerning their utility. Design/methodology/approach A Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) was used to analyze police civilian oversight literature published between 1992 and 2022. Findings The authors find racially biased policing, political investment, police resistance, oversight structure, scope, and authority are key components that determine how oversight is perceived. Research limitations/implications Based on the methodology, the results may not be generalizable. Future researchers should consider expanding public oversight research beyond the parameters, which constrained this paper. Practical implications This article contains implications that should be considered by jurisdictions seeking to develop, restructure, or eliminate public oversight entities and for recognizing the concerns of advocates and opponents of public oversight. Social implications Civilian oversight has long been considered a potential method for public inclusion if not a means for greater public control of police. Over the past few decades, a resurgence of interest in civilian oversight has emerged. Originality/value This article synthesizes literature that spans 30 years of research on public oversight.

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Authors
Keyes, V. D., & Keyes, L.
Affiliations
  • Nova Southeastern University (US)
  • Tarleton State University (US)
ORCID
Venue
Policing An International Journal
Publisher
Emerald
Published
2023-06-29
Volume
46
Issue
4
Pages
601-622
ISSN
1363-951X (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1108/pijpsm-02-2023-0027
OpenAlex
W4382400469
Cited by
12
References
41
Citations by year
2026: 5 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 2
FWCI
11.80
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
www.emerald.com/insight/site-policies (tdm)
Locations
Policing An International Journal (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Political Science and International Relations › Policing Practices and Perceptions
  • Social Sciences › Political Science and International Relations › Military and Defense Studies
  • Social Sciences › Public Administration › Public Policy and Administration Research
Keywords
public trust in police, racial bias in policing, police accountability, United States policing

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