Hamilton police use of force remains disproportionate with Black and Middle Eastern people, data shows

Black and Middle Eastern individuals in Hamilton are disproportionately involved in use-of-force incidents by the local police, persisting year after year without significant changes, according to research from McMaster University. This ongoing issue highlights systemic concerns within the police service regarding racial disparities in law enforcement practices.

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In Hamilton, some people from certain backgrounds are more often involved in police situations where force is used, and a researcher says this keeps happening without any changes.

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