FEATURES OF INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH ON THE ISSUE OF TRUST IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
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https://doi.org/10.63034/esr-704Keywords:
law enforcement agencies, public trust, interdisciplinary research, legal culture, institutional factors, communication, security, public perceptionAbstract
Public trust in law enforcement agencies is one of the key indicators of state stability and security. Understanding this phenomenon requires not only a legal perspective but also a comprehensive analysis at the intersection of multiple disciplines, including sociology, political science, psychology, communication theory, and management studies. An interdisciplinary research approach allows for an in-depth examination of institutional factors influencing law enforcement performance, mechanisms of public perception, the impact of the information environment, legal culture, and the dynamics of citizen–state relations. Moreover, it enables a multidimensional perspective on the mechanisms of trust formation, highlighting the interconnections among components such as transparency, accountability practices, professional ethics, and communication strategies of law enforcement agencies. This article analyzes the scientific and methodological features of studying public trust in law enforcement agencies from an interdisciplinary perspective and demonstrates its practical significance in fostering societal confidence.
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