Internal Procedural Justice: The Tucson Police Department’s New Discipline Model

Police officers are increasingly called upon by the public to understand and practice the principles of procedural justice in their dealings with the community. The key tenets of procedural justice include listening, being fair (impartiality), treating people with respect, and demonstrating trustworthiness in decision-making (doing what’s best for people). Whenever practicable, members of the public expect that officers will utilize these principles when interacting with community members during traffic stops, calls for service, and enforcement actions.