Table 1

Mean (Standard deviation) responses by treatment

QuestionControlT1: MaleT2: Female
The officer handled the situation appropriately up until the end of the story8.46 (2.41)8.43 (2.40)8.77 (2.10)
The officer is acting reasonably by checking the citizen for drunk driving9.07 (1.55)9.04 (1.63)9.24 (1.42)
The next step the officer should take is calling for backup/assistance7.46 (2.35)7.47 (2.32)7.93* (2.25)
It is still possible for the officer to de-escalate the situation at this point6.22 (2.38)6.36 (2.40)6.26 (2.48)

Note(s): *statistically significant from control at p < 0.01

Source(s): Authors’ own work

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