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Michael White

b. 1951

Professor of criminology

CriminologistUniversity teacher
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About Michael White

Born 1951. Michael White is an American criminologist and university teacher, known for Body-worn cameras.

Michael Douglas White (born January 25, 1951) is a professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University, where he is also the associate director of the Center for Violence Prevention and Community Safety and director of the doctoral program in criminology and criminal justice. He is known for his research on the effects of police use of body-worn cameras. He produced a report for the United States Department of Justice summarizing the arguments for and against the use of such cameras.

The report concluded that "there is not enough evidence to offer a definitive recommendation regarding the adoption of body-worn cameras by police."

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Important facts

Born
25 January 1951
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Criminologist, university teacher
Nationality
United States
Known for
Body-worn cameras
Education
Moravian University, Temple University, Arizona State University, Moravian College
Employers
Arizona State University
Awards
American Society of Criminology
Also known as
Michael Douglas White

People in Michael White's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Association football player

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael White?

professor of criminology

When was Michael White born?

Michael White was born on 25 January 1951.

What is Michael White's occupation?

Michael White is a criminologist and university teacher.

What is Michael White known for?

Michael White is known for Body-worn cameras.

What nationality is Michael White?

Michael White is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michael White

· Wikidata: Q41446954

· DBpedia: Michael White (criminologist)

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