Community Policing in the Age of Social Justice

Presenter: Emily K. Asencio

Co-Presenter(s):
Zachary Harkins, Kaory Hernandez, Carmen Martinez, Abbygail Tardie

Presenter Status: Faculty

Academic Year: 20-21

Semester: Spring

Department: Criminology & Criminal Justice Studies

Funding Source/Sponsor: Koret Scholars Program

President's Strategic Plan Goal: Connectivity and Community Engagement, Diversity and Social Justice

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Abstract:
Recent conflicts between law enforcement and the community related to law enforcement`s use of excessive force resulting in numerous civilian deaths emphasizes the importance of and need for building trust between the community and law enforcement. Calls for Social Justice with respect to police interactions with civilians are on the rise, and being echoed in scholarly settings Included in calls for social justice action, is the need for social scientists to engage in empirical studies that further the academic research surrounding social justice in the context of evidence-based practices. The current study evaluates community policing practices of in Sonoma County. Data from the County Sheriff`s office combined with data collected from community members are examined to determine whether perceptions about community policing are consistent among these two groups.