There has been extensive research into factors that impact law enforcements utilization of force. There are various studies that have insinuated that the community environment has a great impact on law enforcements use of force. The stress of working in a hazardous environment exposes law enforcement to dangerous situations. Dangerous neighborhoods reduce the officer’s ability to think clearly and make rational decisions (Lee, Jang, Yun, Lim, & Tushaus, 2010). From this, it can be concluded that officers who work in dangerous communities are more likely to use more force than those who patrol safer neighborhoods. The circumstance surrounding the encounter also plays a major role in determining the outcome of the situation. Factors such as the
