This is an opportunity for policing to move away from the ‘warrior culture’ that drives a wedge between police and local communities.
- Associate Professor in Law and Criminal Justice, University of Birmingham
Empirical evidence from other jurisdictions shows that more diverse juries are fairer to black defendants.
Police leaders have used the Blake verdict to call for further protections for officers who use force while on duty.
Diversity in recruitment could help rebuild trust in police.
An expert explains how militarisation is changing policing and eroding public trust.
Police thinking of themselves as warriors can lead to distrust and aggression towards minority groups.
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