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Some police officers use the 'bad guys' label to provide moral clarity

A new study shows that some U.S. police officers often use the term "bad guys" to describe people who commit crimes, especially when faced with ambiguity in their work.

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A recent study of U.S. police officers finds that many routinely label individuals who commit crimes as “bad guys.” Researchers note that officers tend to employ this terminology when confronting ambiguous situations, using the label to simplify complex and morally challenging contexts. The practice appears to help create a more legible framework for decision‑making in the field.

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