School of Public Policy

A Study by Professor Ben Newman Suggests Late Adolescents Entering College Intending a Career in Law Enforcement Hold More Right-Leaning Views

August 26th, 2025

Published in the prestigious PNAS journal, Professor Benjamin Newman's 50th peer-reviewed article explores bias in policing against lower-status social groups. The study proposes reforms such as increasing the number of female officers, implementing bias testing, and improving training during the police recruitment process.

Read the research article here.