Center_for_Policing_Equity

Center for Policing Equity

Center for Policing Equity

Research center on policing


The Center for Policing Equity (CPE) is a research center founded at University of California, Los Angeles and now based at Yale University.[1] Dr. Phillip Atiba Goff, a Professor of African-American Studies and Psychology at Yale University, is the Co-founder and CEO. Dr. Tracie L. Keesee, who spent 25 years in the Denver Police Department, co-founded CPE with Dr. Goff and is the President and COO.[2]

The Center for Policing Equity is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that collects and analyzes data surrounding police interactions with the community to diagnose disparities in policing.[3] Their mission is “justice through science”, using social science to improve policing and reduce racial disparities.[2]


References

  1. Roberts, Sam (21 March 2016). "U.C.L.A. Center on Police-Community Ties Will Move to John Jay College". The New York Times. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
  2. Kastner, Jennifer. "SDPD Chief reaffirms commitment to equity in policing amid upcoming report". ABC 10News. Scripps Media, Inc. Retrieved 31 December 2019.

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