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The Impact of Implicit Bias on Policing Communities of Color

The Impact of Implicit Bias on Policing Communities of Color

Quentin D. Holmes Sr.
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 15
ISBN13: 9781799885320|ISBN10: 1799885321|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781799885337|EISBN13: 9781799885344
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8532-0.ch014
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Holmes Sr., Quentin D. "The Impact of Implicit Bias on Policing Communities of Color." Addressing Issues of Systemic Racism During Turbulent Times, edited by Jennifer T. Butcher and Wilbert C. Baker, IGI Global, 2022, pp. 224-238. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-8532-0.ch014

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Holmes Sr., Q. D. (2022). The Impact of Implicit Bias on Policing Communities of Color. In J. Butcher & W. Baker (Eds.), Addressing Issues of Systemic Racism During Turbulent Times (pp. 224-238). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-8532-0.ch014

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Holmes Sr., Quentin D. "The Impact of Implicit Bias on Policing Communities of Color." In Addressing Issues of Systemic Racism During Turbulent Times, edited by Jennifer T. Butcher and Wilbert C. Baker, 224-238. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2022. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-8532-0.ch014

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Abstract

Systemic racism continues to be a significant problem in many, if not all, American institutions. As with any problem, systemic racism can only be properly addressed if it is acknowledged by the person and by extension an institution. The unjustified killing of George Floyd and many other minorities by predominately white police officers have brought both national and international criticism towards the institution of American policing. This chapter will discuss one of the probably causes of police misconduct towards people and communities of color: “implicit bias.” Briefly defined, implicit bias is having attitudes towards people or associate stereotypes with them without a conscious knowledge. The author will provide the background of systemic racism in America followed by policing organizational culture/subculture and the impact of implicit bias on communities/people of color. This chapter will conclude with recommendations to confront implicit bias and improve officer behavior.

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