Factors Affecting the Severity of Arrest Measures: A Study of Biases in Law Enforcement

Maui Jeane S. Fernandez; Marc Joshua S. Meneses; Rafael T. Guevarra; Rhem Rick N. Corpuz

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.34524

Factors Affecting the Severity of Arrest Measures: A Study of Biases in Law Enforcement

Author(s)	Maui Jeane S. Fernandez, Marc Joshua S. Meneses, Rafael T. Guevarra, Rhem Rick N. Corpuz
Country	Philippines
Abstract	This research explores the factors that shape law enforcement practices during arrests, with a focus on understanding the potential biases and disparities in arrest procedures. Specifically, it examines the impact of an individual’s gender, type of offense, location of arrest, and prior criminal record on the intensity of force, types of restraints, and duration of detention applied by law enforcement officers. A correlational research design was employed, with quantitative data collected from 124 respondents in Angeles City to identify relationships between these variables. The findings revealed that gender, type of offense, and prior criminal records significantly influenced arrest severity, with male suspects generally experiencing more stringent measures compared to females, who were treated more leniently. Violent crimes were associated with harsher arrest procedures, including stronger restraints and longer detentions. Additionally, individuals with prior criminal records faced stricter measures, highlighting the role of criminal history in shaping law enforcement practices. The study also identified that arrests were more frequent in certain barangays, particularly Balibago, where the location of arrest correlated with both the nature of the crime and the severity of treatment. These findings provide important insights into the factors contributing to variations in arrest practices and suggest recommendations for improving fairness and equity in law enforcement procedures.
Keywords	Gender Disparities; Crime Committed; Location of arrest; Previous Criminal Record; Crime; Leniency, Arrest stage;
Field	Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025
Published On	2025-01-04
Cite This	Factors Affecting the Severity of Arrest Measures: A Study of Biases in Law Enforcement - Maui Jeane S. Fernandez, Marc Joshua S. Meneses, Rafael T. Guevarra, Rhem Rick N. Corpuz - IJFMR Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.34524
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.34524
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g82hg5

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