National Poll Report for IOG Sept 2014
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Experiences<br />
Respondents were questioned about any verbal abuse or profiling they feel they have<br />
experienced.<br />
Nearly two out of ten Americans surveyed, 17.1%, suggested they have experienced<br />
verbal abuse, condescending remarks or intimidation by officers. Another 15.1%<br />
suggested they believe they were profiled as suspicious in a stop.<br />
The following graph presents the results as collected.<br />
Experiences with Law En<strong>for</strong>cement<br />
22.6 23.3<br />
17.1<br />
15.1<br />
VERBAL ABUSE, CONDESCENSION,<br />
INTIMIDATION<br />
PROFILED BECAUSE OF APPEARANCE<br />
USA<br />
South<br />
Experiences with Police Officers USA: Yes USA: No USA: Unsure<br />
Verbal abuse, condescending remarks or 17.1 80.1 2.8<br />
intimidation by the officer(s)<br />
Profiled or you believe you were stopped<br />
because you “appeared” suspicious to the<br />
officer(s)<br />
15.1 80.3 4.6<br />
Institute of Government <strong>Poll</strong>ing Center Page 20
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