Social Image of the Candidate for Police Service – Results of Empirical Research

The social image of a candidate for police service is one of the important factors determining the image of the Polish Police both as an institution and an employer. It can also influence the sense of security of Poles, the level of trust in the police and the prestige of the police profession. The manner the candidates are perceived is conditioned by many factors, including social stereotypes, individual and group experiences or media coverage. In order to show the social image of candidates for service in the police in Poland, an empirical study was conducted in June 2021 using a diagnostic survey utilising the CAWI technique. A total of 384 Poles took part in the study.