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Why People Fear the Police (Level A1) — blue car on the street during night time

Why People Fear the PoliceCEFR A1

15 May 2026

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Adapted from Michigan State, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Michael Förtsch, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
80 words
  • 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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