Why the Police Should be Trained by Black People

The book "Why the Police Should be Trained by Black People" is a training textbook that combines traditional models of policing with new approaches to teaching and training about law enforcement in the U.S. from the Black lens. It is written by Black law enforcement professionals, scholars, community members, victims, and others, and aims to address how Black people are policed. The book describes policing based on the experience of being Black in the US, with a concern for the life and life chances of Black people. It explores the role of law enforcement as crime control and crime prevention agents, and addresses issues related to race and use of force, misconduct, the law, ethics/values, and the future of law enforcement and policing, especially related to policing of Black people.

Format: Hardback
Length: 294 pages
Publication date: 26 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Why the Police Should be Trained by Black People: Aligning Scholarly and Community Efforts to Address How Black People are Policed

This comprehensive training textbook, written from the Black lens, combines traditional models commonly taught in policing courses with new approaches to teaching and training about law enforcement in the United States. Contributors to this textbook include Black law enforcement professionals (seasoned and retired), scholars, community members, victims, and others who bring their unique perspectives to the discussion.

Each chapter in the book explores policing based on the experience of being Black in the United States, with a deep concern for the well-being and life chances of Black individuals. The text critically examines how law enforcement and the nature of police work intertwine with race-based societal and governmental norms, as well as within law enforcement administration and management.

The book's five sections provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the history and theory of law enforcement, policing, and society in Black communities. It critically addresses how law enforcement and the nature of police work intersect with race-based societal and governmental norms, and within law enforcement administration and management.

The book also delves into the variation in pedagogy, recruitment, selection, and training that has impacted the experience of police officers, including Black police officers, and Black people in the United States. It explores the role of law enforcement as crime control and crime prevention agents in Black communities and for Black people.

Furthermore, the book addresses issues related to race and use of force, misconduct, the law, ethics/values, and assesses research, contemporary issues, and the future of law enforcement and policing, especially related to policing of Black people.

By bringing pedagogical and scholarly responsibility for policing in Black communities to life, this book reveals the profound impact of police-involved violence, community violence, and relative lived experiences on Black individuals and communities. It serves as a valuable resource for law enforcement agencies, policymakers, educators, and community members seeking to improve the relationship between law enforcement and Black communities and promote equity and justice.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367716059