Enhancing ethical oversight: overcoming epistemic injustice to promote community representation in police oversight ethics committees

Description

This presentation examines the role of community engagement in ethical oversight committees, with a focus on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in policing. It highlights how integrating community representatives can enrich the ethical review process by bringing diverse perspectives that contextualize complex issues and support more informed decision-making. Drawing on in-depth qualitative interviews with ethics committee members, police and data science representatives, and community advocates, the presentation explores the concept of epistemic injustice, emphasizing how affected communities’ experiences and insights are often undervalued when technical expertise dominates discussions. It argues for a participatory approach that actively empowers community representatives through knowledge-sharing, training, and intermediary support to bridge technical and lay perspectives. By showcasing strategies for meaningful engagement, this presentation demonstrates how ethical oversight committees can enhance public trust, strengthen legitimacy, and ensure that marginalized communities are central to AI governance in policing.

Period	14 Nov 2025
Event title	American Society of Criminology
Event type	Conference
Location	Washington, United StatesShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International