Organizational tensions within policing arise from officer perceptions that their organization is "capricious,unpredictable and punitive rather than democratic and fair."

Organizational tensions within policing can indeed arise from officer perceptions that their organization is "capricious, unpredictable and punitive rather than democratic and fair." Officers may feel that their organization is not transparent in its decision-making processes, inconsistent in its enforcement of policies, and overly focused on punishment rather than constructive solutions. These perceptions can lead to frustration, mistrust, and conflict within the organization.