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Eric Kennedy

Eric Kennedy is an assistant professor of disaster and emergency management at York University. In his research, he investigates the structures, policies, and procedures used by emergency management institutions and experts. He teaches classes in Comprehensive Emergency Management, Disaster Ethics, and Disaster Research Methods.

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Reimagining A Future With Less Policing Means Asking Tough Questions About the Powers We Assign To Law Enforcement

As criminal justice reformers take steps to defund police departments and limit qualified immunity, it’s important to consider the role of universal and special duties in policing.

Eric Kennedy Jul 15, 2020