Can police training reduce ethnic/racial disparities in stop and search?: Evidence from a multisite UK trial

This study examines the effects of a 1-day pilot training program on ethnic/racial bias in police use of stop and search powers, using a randomized controlled trial in six diverse agencies in England. We theorized the training could reduce officer bias by improving their competence to apply legitima...

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Authors: Miller, Joel 1975- (Author) ; Alexandrou, Banos (Author) ; Packham, Daniel (Author) ; Quinton, Paul (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2020
In: Criminology & public policy
Year: 2020, Volume: 19, Issue: 4, Pages: 1259-1287
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Keywords:
Ethnic/race disproportionality
implicit bias
Police
Randomized trial
Stop and search
Training