Affiliation:
1. University of Applied Sciences for Police and Public Administration in North Rhine-Westphalia Lecturer in Ethics, , Duisburg , Germany
Abstract
Abstract
Educational formats that seek to raise police officers’ awareness about racial discrimination often focus on formal violations of the principle of non-discrimination or canons of values. First, based on a critical discussion of positions on discrimination in policing and proposals for police training in Germany this paper argues based on human rights for a broader understanding of the challenge to tackle racial discrimination in policing. In reference to neo-Aristotelian virtue ethics, competencies for proactive encounters with affected groups will thereby be explored. Second, it outlines a framework for educational formats on this issue that address police officers as whole persons, who should, in the context of their professional practice, develop the virtue to understand the perspectives of and to build relationships of care with marginalized individuals. An example of a tested format that integrates perspectives from civil society will be presented.
Funder
Hochschule für Polizei und öffentliche Verwaltung
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
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