The debate over the negative image of police is a perennial topic. One of his infamous police-related images that continues to circulate among society is the “canteen culture.”
The “cafeteria” is a persistent stereotype of a conservative police culture rife with inappropriate behavior, including corruption, violence, racism, and discrimination against marginal communities.
Why does this have anything to do with cafeterias? The answer is simple. Values such as those described above evoke a grotesque depiction of a police officer sitting in a diner. They tell inside jokes, resist change, are reluctant to interact only with those considered “in-group,” and reject feedback that comes from communities outside of themselves while irrationally I support the principles of
We outline three, if not all, implications of this view.
First, “canteens” are the result of a powerful us-versus-them mentality, an exclusive and untouchable police culture. It functions to affirm the capabilities of the troops and to justify each other’s opinions.
Second, the glorification of hostility, which leads to violations of codes of conduct. Because police officers feel entitled to use coercive policing, they ironically perceive the public not as a community to protect, but rather as a nuisance.
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Third, it fosters excruciating defensive solidarity. In the police force, officers are not praised for their good actions, but are severely persecuted for their wrong actions, which is why police officers are often called upon to discredit other colleagues to avoid further trouble. They may try to hide appropriate behavior.