Article: Nationwide attitudes toward police still positive. (Focus Law).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)

The New York City police have received many accolades for their bravery, and much sympathy for their 1oss of life, on Sept. 11.

It has been a long time since the media have given police such positive coverage. Harris interactive wanted to see if the attitudes of the American people toward their local police have changed as a result. The answer is "No," although most continue to have very favorable attitudes toward their local police:

* 73 percent rate them favorably ("excellent" or "pretty good") on helpfulness and friendliness.

* 68 percent rate them favorably on quick responses to calls for help.

* 67 percent rate them favorably on ...

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