Community's perceptions of the police during COVID-19 in Harlem, New York, a predominantly Black community: Social and geographical dimensions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Numerous demonstrations protesting policing practices towards the Black community have sprung up across the U.S. in recent years, especially during COVID-19. We examined the community's perception of police and its association with social (e.g., a history of discrimination and community safety) and geographical (e.g., housing type and district community) factors in New York City.

Methods

An online survey of 393 adults in Harlem was conducted between April and September 2021. A 10-item questionnaire asked about police responsiveness, safety, and racism, with higher scores indicating more positive perception of the police. Multivariable linear regression examined the association of social and geographical factors with community perceptions of the police.

Result

SUBMITTER: Ngo VK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12500094 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature