While issues involving juvenile offending are often the topic of attention, juveniles’ negative perceptions of the police are seldom addressed. This is concerning given that research shows that individuals with negative perceptions of the police do not view the criminal justice system or the police as legitimate. These views also make them less likely to comply with the law and less likely to cooperate with police-initiated crime reduction strategies.¹ In addition, recent highly publicized cases, such as that which occurred in Ferguson, Missouri, have highlighted how important it is for police departments to consider police and community relations, and to address the public’s negative perceptions of the police.