Black on Blue, will not do: Navigating Canada’s evidence-based policing community as a Black academic: A personal counter-story

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    Abstract

    Purpose – This chapter explores how select “evidence-based” police scholars act as gatekeepers to research opportunities, in Canada, thus impeding critical research that pertains to Black communities. Methodology/Approach – Using the critical race method of counterstorytelling, the following narrative demonstrates how race and racism may play a role in the collection and dissemination of research that examines racial bias in Canadian policing. This methodology aims to refute the notion of critical objectivity, which is often used to promote the principles of evidence-based policing (EBP). Findings – Findings suggest that through various powers and levels within both the policing and academic community, a select number of scholars have influence over Canadian policing research that explores racial bias and discrimination. As such, research that may help to develop effective and efficient policing programs to address racial bias, is thwarted.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationSociology of crime, law, and deviance
    Editors JAI Press
    Place of PublicationUS
    PublisherJAI Press
    Pages63-82
    Edition1st
    ISBN (Print)0762302828
    Publication statusPublished - 2022

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