Most Bay Staters Believe Police Concealed Evidence in Read Case & Police Conduct is Evidence of Wider Problem 7/1/2026

Authors

• UNH Survey Center

Abstract

In the Karen Read case, majorities of Bay Staters believe police concealed evidence in the case and believe police conduct is indicative of a wider problem with policing in Massachusetts. Generally speaking, pluralities of Massachusetts residents believe state and local police in the commonwealth do a good job protecting people from crime, treating racial and ethnic groups equally, and using the right amount of force, but four in ten believe police do a poor job holding officers responsible when misconduct occurs. Nearly all Massachusetts residents feel comfortable calling 911 when needed.

Department

Bay State Poll

Publication Date

7-1-2026

Document Type

Report

Recommended Citation

UNH Survey Center, "Most Bay Staters Believe Police Concealed Evidence in Read Case & Police Conduct is Evidence of Wider Problem 7/1/2026" (2026). All UNH Survey Center Polls. 975.
https://scholars.unh.edu/survey_center_polls/975