The Wicked Problems of Police Reform in Canada 1st Edition

Grab your attention with a timely, authoritative exploration of policing in Canada: The Wicked Problems of Police Reform in Canada, 1st Edition by Laura Huey, Lorna Ferguson, and Jennifer L. Schulenberg. This essential volume confronts the complex, interconnected challenges that make meaningful police reform so difficult—but urgently necessary—across Canadian communities.

Drawing on interdisciplinary research and real-world case studies, the authors unpack how historical legacies, legal frameworks, Indigenous rights, mental health, race, and public accountability intersect to produce “wicked” policy dilemmas. Readers will find clear explanations of contentious topics—use of force, civilian oversight, decolonizing policing, and community safety strategies—framed for policymakers, scholars, students, and front-line practitioners working in provinces and municipalities across Canada.

The book’s balanced, evidence-based approach illuminates practical trade-offs and decision points, offering frameworks to assess reform options rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. By combining academic rigor with on-the-ground perspectives, it equips leaders and advocates with the language and tools to engage communities, influence policy, and design context-sensitive interventions that respect Indigenous sovereignty and local priorities.

Whether you’re studying criminal justice, advising city councils, or seeking to understand how meaningful change can be achieved in Canadian policing, this book is a must-read resource. Add The Wicked Problems of Police Reform in Canada to your collection today and deepen your understanding of the challenges—and possibilities—of reforming policing across Canada.

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