Perceptions of the police and perceived police legitimacy within a sample of young adults in Iceland

• Main Author: Tinna Kristín Indíana Kristinsdóttir 2000-
• Other Authors: Háskólinn í Reykjavík
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Sálfræði; Ungt fólk; Lögreglan; Viðhorf; Traust; Réttmæti; Psychology; Adolescents; Police; Attitude (Psychology); Trust; Halda; Veita; Iceland
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/1946/42135

Public support toward the police and coopeation is a crucial component for the police to be successful in maintaining law and order in a society. Furthermore, the police depend on the public to obey the law, report crimes, provide information and help identify offenders. Therefore, it is important t...