About
James E. Wright II, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the Askew School of Public Administration and Public Policy at Florida State University where his research specializes in race, justice, equity, policing and organizational management. His research has examined the impacts of body cameras on racial disparities in policing, the impacts of providing public access to police misconduct allegations, police officer decision making during police stops, how physical appearance impacts use of force.
Current Work
Dr. Wright's scholarship explores how Black Police Chiefs navigate their racial identity and leadership.
Moreover, Dr. Wright studies how Police agencies can adopt policies to decrease racial disparities.
Research Area Keyword(s)
race, policing