Police–Community Relations in Times of Crisis: Decay and Reform in the Post-Ferguson Era

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Ross Deuchar (University of the West of Scotland and Florida Atlantic University) Vaughn J. Crichlow (Florida Atlantic University)

Police–Community Relations in Times of Crisis

Decay and Reform in the Post-Ferguson Era

Ross Deuchar (University of the West of Scotland and Florida Atlantic University), Vaughn J. Crichlow (Florida Atlantic University), Seth W. Fallik (Florida Atlantic University)

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Bristol University Press
01 May 2021

Police & security services; Street & gun crime; Organised crime

Drawing on interviews with officers, offenders, practitioners and community members, this book explores policing changes in the 'post-Ferguson' era and informs future policing practice.

The death of Michael Brown at the hands of a white Ferguson police officer has uncovered an apparent legitimacy crisis at the heart of American policing. Some have claimed that de-policing may have led officers to become less proactive. How exactly has the policing of gangs and violence changed in the 'post-Ferguson' era? This book explores this question, drawing on participant observation field notes and in-depth interviews with officers, offenders, practitioners and community members in a Southern American State. As demands for police reform have once again come into focus following George Floyd's death, this crucial book informs future policing practice to promote effective crime prevention and gain public trust.

By: Ross Deuchar (University of the West of Scotland and Florida Atlantic University), Vaughn J. Crichlow (Florida Atlantic University), Seth W. Fallik (Florida Atlantic University)
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781529210613
ISBN 10: 1529210615
Pages: 226
Publication Date: 01 May 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword by Scott H. Decker PART I: Introduction Policing, Communities, and the “Legitimacy Crisis”: Context and Empirical Approaches PART II: Police–Community Relations in a New Era of Accountability and Change High-Profile Shootings, the Media, and Police Legitimacy The “Ferguson Effect” and Emergence of “De-policing” Proactive Policing of Gangs: Cops as “Guardians” Reactive Policing of Gangs: Cops as “Warriors” PART III: Practitioner and Youth Insights on Police–Community Relations Police as “Guardians” and “Warriors”: Non-Law Enforcement Insights The Post-Ferguson Era: The Lived Experiences of Young Men in Racial Minority Communities PART IV: Conclusion Future Perspectives on Police–Community Relations

Ross Deuchar is Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of the West of Scotland, UK and Affiliate Research Professor within the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University, US. Vaughn J. Crichlow is Associate Professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, and Associate Dean in the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University, US. Seth W. Fallik is Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Program Coordinator in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice within the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University, US.

Reviews for Police–Community Relations in Times of Crisis: Decay and Reform in the Post-Ferguson Era

The exploration by Deuchar et al. of the theory behind strategies positioned to improve police and community relations is valuable for helping practitioners to understand the complexity of police and community relations and how the current situation developed over time. Based on their interviews and observations, they recommend a purposeful plan for improving police community relations that embeds strategies consistent with procedural justice, enhanced transparency, and purposeful outreach. Police Practice & Research