Surveys attitudes to police (ATP) in Santa Ana, California by asking respondents what they most like or dislike about police. Finds inter alia that the primary indicator of ATP is how people feel about their location. Contrasts sharply with previous research in finding that ethnicity is not a very good predictor of ATP. Points out that unrealistic expectations for law enforcement may be ameliorated by community policing, which involves citizens in decision making and neighborhood improvement.

The Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM) was developed as a model to assist in the development of effective risk communication messages, specifically messages that elicit adaptive behavioral responses. It has shown to be effective in several settings invoking clearly delineated dangers (e.g., safety belt usage, condom usage).Unfortunately, communicating risk messages is not always so straightforward. One increasing concern in the risk communication field is the controversy over electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and the uncertain hazards they present to individuals. The purpose of this study is to test the EPPM with this unknown risk and to explore which type of risk message may motivate adaptive behavioral responses. In accordance with the EPPM model, 251 participants received either a low- or high-threat risk message and a list of control measures they could use to reduce their exposure to EMFs. Results suggest that the EPPM model can be extended to an unknown risk.

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The factors used by a local level parole panel in achieving its decisions are explored. Essentially, acceptance by the panel was a two-stage process in which applicants were first judged "deserving" of parole, and then conditions were fashioned in order to curb recidivism. Decisions were based on a number of mitigating and aggravating factors, including an applicant's perceived level of culpability and county of residence. In addition, three general processes emerged: sponsorship of particular offenders by individuals who advocated parole, reliance on 'magic' variables to explain and influence votes, and attempts to formulate appropriate responses to unknown future actions by others in the justice system.