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Research presentation: Police Engagement with African Communities

Thursday, 12 October 2023

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  • Dr Umile Gwakuba will present the findings of his PhD research conducted at ECU

    Dr Umile Gwakuba will present the findings of his PhD research conducted at ECU

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Dr Umile Gwakuba will present the findings of his PhD research conducted at ECU which investigated police engagement with African communities, especially youth in Western Australia.

Voices of African youth, police officers and African leaders’ perspectives and experiences were captured through in-depth interviews and focus groups. The factors that contribute to their relationship and considerations for effective engagement between the multiple parties was explored.

The study found that participation of African communities, especially youth, on policing matters, recruitment of African people into WA Police, cultural training of police officers and providing education to African communities on policing and legal matters are key to resolving tensions and building trust between the two parties.

Community engagement models from both community development and community policing engagement perspectives and a community policing engagement model for culturally and linguistically (CaLD) communities is proposed based on the data obtained.

Event details

Date: Tuesday, 31 October 2023
Time: 12.00pm – 1.30pm
Venue: The Rise Conference Room
28 Eighth Avenue
Maylands WA 6051
RSVP: Please register your attendance online by Friday, 27 October.

All are welcome to attend. For further information email Dr Umile Gwakuba.

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