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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Young Persons' Behaviour and Attitudes Survey, 2013

Variable Details

VariableA_POL_2
LabelR2. Thinking about the most recent incident, what did the police officer do that you thought was unacceptable?
Responses
1 The officer was violent towards you (for example, pushed or 96
2 The officer was disrespectful or impolite to you 83
3 The officer swore at you 26
4 The officer used sectarian, racist or sexist language when d 22
5 The officer didn't do his/her duty properly 20
6 The officer bothered you 28
7 The officer didn t follow proper procedures 9
8 The officer stopped you or searched you without reason 25
9 The officer searched your house without reason 1
10 The officer said you had done something you hadn t 51
11 The officer took an item of your property 7
12 The officer discriminated against you (for example, because 11
13 Other 26
14 I would prefer not to answer this question 125
98 Refusal 5
99 Don't Know 18
Sysmiss 6523
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationYoung Persons' Behaviour and Attitudes Survey, 2013
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