THE CITIZENS’ OPINION OF THE POLICE FORCE. The Comparative Analysis of Public Opinion Surveys Conducted in Macedonia
THE CITIZENS’ OPINION OF THE POLICE FORCE. The Comparative Analysis of Public Opinion Surveys Conducted in Macedonia

Author(s): Magdalena Lembovska
Subject(s): Civil Society, Public Administration, Sociology
Published by: Аналитика Тинк-тенк Организација
Summary/Abstract: Macedonian citizens have a positive perception of police officers, describing them mainly using positive words/adjectives, and with female police officers scoring slightly better. However, negative perceptions prevail in many aspects of the work of the police. For instance, the most popular belief about the employment process within the police is that candidates are selected via political connections or by pulling strings with relatives or friends. Moreover, the police force is rather seen as operating as means for protection of the interests or particular groups than as a service of the citizens. In line with this finding, more than half of the citizens believe that politicians do have an influence on the operating work of the police force.

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