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- A new study asked why people fear the police.
- Many people worry about unfair or unnecessary police harm.
- They often believe an officer might hurt them.
- They also expect the harm to be serious.
- The study did not find a strong link with control.
- The study included people from different backgrounds.
- Researchers say police should use training to reduce risk.
- They also say police should avoid actions that make situations worse.
- Building trust needs steady words and the same actions.
Difficult words
- unfair — not fair or not equal to people
- unnecessary — not needed or not important for a situation
- harm — physical or mental damage to a person
- officer — a person who works for the police
- training — teaching to improve skills or behavior
- trust — belief that someone is honest or will help
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Discussion questions
- Do you trust the police in your area?
- Have you ever worried about police harm?
- What can police do to build trust?
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