Episode 66: Aaron Chalfin on what motivates police officers

Aaron Chalfin talks about the professional motivations of police officers. “The Professional Motivations of Police Officers” by Aaron Chalfin and Felipe Goncalves. *** Probable Causation is part of Doleac Initiatives, a 501(c)(3) corporation. If you enjoy the show, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution. Thank you for supporting our work! *** OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: “Political Economy at any Speed: What Determines Traffic Citations?” by Michael D. Makowsky & Thomas Stratmann. “Finders Keepers: Forfeiture Laws, Policing Incentives, and Local Budgets” by Katherine Baicker & Mireille Jacobson. “The Effects of Asset Forfeiture on Policing: A Panel Approach” by Brian D. Kelly & Maureen Kole. “The Ferguson Report: Department of Justice Investigation of the Ferguson Police Department” by Department of Justice. “Pay, Reference Points, and Police Performance” by Alexandre Mas. “Modern Police Tactics, Police-Citizen Interactions, and the Prospects for Reform” by Jonathan Mummolo. “The Effect of Police Oversight on Crime and Allegations of Misconduct: Evidence from Chicago” by Bocar Ba & Roman Rivera. “Arrest Decisions: What Works for the Officer?” by Edith Linn. “‘Drive and Wave': The Response to LAPD Police Reforms After Rampart” by Canice Pendergast. “Policing the Police: The Impact of 'Pattern-or-Practice' Investigations on Crime” by Tanaya Devi & Roland G. Fryer Jr.