Psychologists are tackling overly aggressive, racially biased policing on multiple fronts. New research on officer behavior, implicit bias, and candidate screening is shaping legislation and agency priorities. Meanwhile, police departments around the country are increasingly embracing psychological interventions that leverage peer intervention and “procedurally just” policing—which prioritizes trust and communication—with promising results. See the October 2020 Monitor for more.
In June, APA launched an expedited Presidential Task Force on reducing police violence against African Americans.
