A new survey reveals widespread negative perceptions of police professionalism, corruption, and low public trust in African countries. Africans often have to deal with demands for bribes from police officers. Only 13% of respondents requested police assistance in the previous 12 months.
Africa ns generally have a low regard for the quality of policing on the continent. Perceptions of police misconduct, corruption and brutality are widespread, according to a new survey. It shows people often have to contend with demands for bribes from police officers. But assessments varied by country: in some, police were said to be helpful.
Negative perceptions of police professionalism and corruption go hand in hand with low public trust in the police, poor marks on government performance, and citizens' sense of insecurity. Only 13% of respondents said they had requested police assistance during the previous 12 months
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