Abstract

U.S. policing has long been captured within a master narrative of colorblind consensus; however, distinct lived experiences between community groups depict grave disparities in law enforcement experiences and perceptions. Orthodox conceptions of law enforcement ultimately silence marginalized voices disproportionately affected by negative contacts with law enforcement. Centering data in critical theory, this study will present thematic results from semi-interviews gathered in Ferguson, M.O., during a critical ethnographic research project. Themes reveal experiences and perceptions of racialized and violent policing, the unique position of Black officers, and regard for the impact police have on children. Results also help to foreground new epistemic frameworks for contextualizing U.S. policing along racial and geographic contours.

摘要

长期以来，美国的警务工作一直被描述为色盲共识的主要叙述；然而，社区群体之间截然不同的生活经历表明执法经验和观念存在严重差异。正统的执法概念最终使边缘化的声音因与执法部门的负面接触而受到不成比例的影响。本研究以批判理论为中心，展示在密苏里州弗格森进行的一项批判性人种学研究项目期间收集的半访谈的专题结果。主题揭示了种族化和暴力警务的经历和看法、黑人警官的独特地位以及对警察对儿童影响的关注。结果还有助于突出新的认知框架，以根据种族和地理轮廓将美国警务置于情境中。