Current Events > Data suggests 40 percent of cops abuse family

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Interesting...damn.

https://money.yahoo.com/data-suggests-40-percent-cops-145601125.html

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Not surprising at all.
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a-c-a-b posted...

Not surprising at all.

but 40 percent is like...a crazy fucking high statistic.

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It could very well be true, but it's kind of hard to believe these people in particular when they admit to using a small sample size and outdated data. That's the sign of a bad study being propped up for a juicy headline.

MFBKBass5 posted...

but 40 percent is like...a crazy fucking high statistic.

It's almost like the guy of people who become police officers are the kind of people who enjoy asserting violent force over others.

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nemu posted...

they admit to using a small sample size and outdated data

there we go

Perhaps I'm blind, but I'm not seeing a link to the data in that article.

Here's what I did read:

A book written 30 years ago claimed there were studies done that show 40% of cops said they participated in domestic violence. Again, no links to any studies. But it does admit that the sample sizes used in the studies were very small and the information was very out dated.

I'm surprised it's that low

Because cops are supposed to be evil


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MFBKBass5 posted...

but 40 percent is like...a crazy fucking high statistic.

Nah, sounds too low for the subject.

nemu posted...

It could very well be true, but it's kind of hard to believe these people in particular when they admit to using a small sample size and outdated data. That's the sign of a bad study being propped up for a juicy headline.

This. But it's all about juicy headlines now more than journalism.

A week ago the state of Iowa had a storm destroy over 30% of the state's corn crops (that's insane) and do millions of dollars in damage.

This should be a huge story, but the national media covered it for about 30 seconds before reverting back to the stories that give them more clicks and better ratings.

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We have a cop that does that

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Irony posted...

We have a cop that does that

we?

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MFBKBass5 posted...

we?

CE

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Its probably not an accurate analysis of the situation, buuuut its still funny and terrible.

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Irony posted...

CE

oh really now? Who?

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Is that a serious question? We have 1 cop here.

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Lets be real, if the data showed that most cops were failures in HS who were either bullied, or not good enough to be anything else, no one would be surprised..So i'm not really surprised...

Irony posted...

Is that a serious question? We have 1 cop here.

our cop just beats his dog.

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And his wife

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The other 60% defend the 40%

Irony posted...

And his wife

thats quite an accusation

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Why am I the only one that remembers stuff. Like pioverlord having welched 4 times

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Irony posted...

Why am I the only one that remembers stuff. Like pioverlord having welched 4 times

who?

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I mean, ya the actual headline itself is useless.

but inside the article theres still great nuggets, like the 227 reports of domestic abuse that resulted in only 91 investigations and of those only 4 convictions, of which only 1 officer was suspended, for three weeks.

Thats beyond concerning.

edit: corrected the numbers instead of using estimates from recollection.

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Just so we understand, that specific study they quote. Is from one department and considered yelling as domestic dispute. It is also from 1991. The statistics now show cops actually have a lower number. By far

This post addresses the number
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskSocialScience/comments/b9fkny/is_the_claim_that_40_of_police_c
ommit_domestic/

https://www.reddit.com/r/unpopularopinion/comments/b9vzl9/the_40_of_cops_are_domestic_abusers_claim_is_a_lie/

I know for a fact Ive called you out on this before ...

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The 40% number is wrong and plain old bad science. In attempt to recreate the numbers, by the same researchers, they received a rate of 24% while including violence as shouting. Further researchers found rates of 7%, 7.8%, 10%, and 13% with stricter definitions and better research methodology.

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Uh oh someone is already triggered


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There are a number of flaws with the aforementioned study:
The study includes as 'violent incidents' a one time push, shove, shout, loss of temper, or an incidents where a spouse acted out in anger. These do not meet the legal standard for domestic violence. This same study reports that the victims reported a 10% rate of physical domestic violence from their partner. The statement doesn't indicate who the aggressor is; the officer or the spouse. The study is a survey and not an empirical scientific study. The domestic violence acts are not confirmed as actually being violent. The study occurred nearly 30 years ago. This study shows minority and female officers were more likely to commit the DV, and white males were least likely.

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MFBKBass5 posted...

Uh oh someone is already triggered

24 and 25 are gone. Im guessing its Darkprince dude.

edit: and so is 27 lmao.

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Nah, just making sure actual facts come out thats all

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Zeeak4444 posted...

24 and 25 are gone. Im guessing its Darkprince dude.

edit: and so is 27 lmao.

lol thought he had me blocked. Dude must be triggered af

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MFBKBass5 posted...

lol thought he had me blocked. Dude must be triggered af

When isn't he triggered anymore?

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I wonder if hell address the guy itt who accused him of beating his wife.

thats a pretty serious accusation to not deny.

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I have that person blocked apparently and obviously for good reason reason if you need to ask an immature and disgusting questions like that

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If he posts anything good someone quote it for me please. I could use a solid laugh right now.

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Zeeak4444 posted...

If he posts anything good someone quote it for me please. I could use a solid laugh right now.

lol same

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Hmm, he's denying beating his wife, but not beating his dog?

I dont know what youre talking about, I have that person blocked. Im answering what bass said

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Rathinor posted...

Hmm, he's denying beating his wife, but not beating his dog?

who are we talking about?

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*posts garbage statistics*
"those statistics are garbage"
"lol u mad?"

What a fun, typical anti-cop topic on CE.

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Warrior_Man posted...

*posts garbage statistics*
"those statistics are garbage"
"lol u mad?"

What a fun, typical anti-cop topic on CE.

of course it is. Then they result to saying I beat my wife, and spamming a fake narrative about one of my huskies. Not one person addressed the actual rebuttal to those bad stats


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Warrior_Man posted...

*posts garbage statistics*
"those statistics are garbage"
"lol u mad?"

What a fun, typical anti-cop topic on CE.

hey all I did was post a link brah

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I thought posting statistics was frowned upon?

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When people try to argue not all cops... they should say actually not 60% of cops... what a big diff

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Middle hope posted...

I thought posting statistics was frowned upon?

Only when the statistics don't promote your viewpoint.

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mech dragon posted...

When people try to argue not all cops... they should say actually only 60% of cops...

You mean more like 97 92 94 apparently and that doesnt specify cop or spouse

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Mark_DeRosa posted...

You mean more like 97 92 94 apparently and that doesnt specify cop or spouse

Found Mark.

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DontHateMe posted...

Found Mark.

lmao why am I not surprised its mark in her having to defend his profession

*yawn*

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You know, it's weird to block someone and then post in their topic.

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Tmaster148 posted...

You know, it's weird to block someone and then post in their topic.

I ignored him a while ago and CE is so much nicer. Coulda sworn he had me blocked though. Guess he needed more purpose in his life, I dunno

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You mean clarifying false statistics that youre posting??? Lol

womp womp

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