Abstract
PurposeThis study aims to assess the direct and indirect impact of stress on police use of force among a sample of male South Korean frontline officers (n=574).Design/methodology/approachLargely drawing on a methodological approach adopted by Manzoni and Eisner the paper employs a structural equation modeling approach.FindingsThe study discovered a direct positive influence of operational stress on use of force frequency, even while controlling for police routine activities and police victimization.Originality/valueThe findings of this study and their implications are discussed in depth against the unique South Korean background where frontline officers are routinely victimized by suspects and citizens.
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