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International study finds ethnic minorities have less trust in police

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Briefings

A 2026 study led by a University of Otago researcher compared police trust levels between ethnic minorities in Aotearoa New Zealand and the United States. The research found that Māori and Black Americans share similar patterns of reduced trust in law enforcement, suggesting a global trend rather than a New Zealand-specific issue.

Key points

• A 2026 study led by a University of Otago researcher compared police trust levels between ethnic minorities in Aotearoa New Zealand and the United States.
• The study revealed that Māori and Black Americans have similar patterns of reduced trust in law enforcement, indicating a global trend rather than a New Zealand-specific issue.

Context and limitations

The study covers only Aotearoa New Zealand and the United States, with no data on other regions or time periods.

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