This is an opportunity for policing to move away from the ‘warrior culture’ that drives a wedge between police and local communities.
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We asked members of the public how to restore trust in police – here’s what their answers revealed.
Police officials in high-crime areas are overwhelmed by the many criminal cases they must investigate.
Police leaders have used the Blake verdict to call for further protections for officers who use force while on duty.
Young people, especially from minority ethnic and LGBTQ+ communities, did not feel like they were heard, taken seriously or treated fairly by the police.
Negative perceptions of police professionalism and corruption go hand in hand with low public trust in the police, poor marks on government performance, and citizens’ sense of insecurity.
Rape myths and unconscious biases often see juries and police officers disbelieve women who come forward with accusations of sexual assault.
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms prohibits Canadian police from using excessive force and conducting unreasonable searches. But research has found many cases of police violating the Charter.
There are obviously better ways the Toronto Police — and other police services — could enhance public trust than through a social media campaign.
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Associate Professor in Law and Criminal Justice, University of Birmingham
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Criminologist / Senior Lecturer, Stellenbosch University
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Professor of Criminology & Criminal Justice, University of Leeds, and Chair in Policing and Social Justice, University of York
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