Law Enforcement Bias
Feb 2025 · Publifye AS
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About this eBook
Law Enforcement Bias examines how conscious and unconscious prejudices affect policing and perpetuate inequality within the criminal justice system. It tackles the critical question of whether unbiased law enforcement is truly achievable, given the presence of systemic prejudices. The book dives into implicit bias, which leads to unintentional disparate treatment based on race or socioeconomic status, and racial profiling, where minorities face disproportionate scrutiny. Itâs intriguing to consider how sentencing disparities lead to harsher penalties for specific groups, furthering disadvantage.
The book explores the historical roots of bias, tracing its origins to discriminatory laws and practices, and also examines relevant legal precedents. Analyzing arrest data, interviews, and case studies, the book emphasizes how bias undermines justice, erodes trust, and perpetuates inequities. It begins with defining bias, then systematically examines implicit bias, racial profiling, and sentencing disparities.
Ultimately, the book provides policy recommendations for mitigating bias and promoting equitable outcomes through enhanced training, community policing, and data-driven accountability.
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