Ajay Sandhu

Dr. Ajay Sandhu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminology at Toronto Metropolitan University. He specializes in qualitative criminological research, with a focus on the interplay between surveillance technologies and police authority. His work examines how smartphone cameras and body-worn devices transform police accountability and visibility.

Education:

• PhD in Sociology (2016, University of Alberta)
• MA (2011, York University)
• BA (2009, York University)

Research Focus: Sandhu investigates digital surveillance's impact on policing dynamics, including public monitoring of police via smartphone cameras, body-worn camera cinematography, and predictive policing technologies. His research reveals how digital tools reconfigure accountability, transparency, and legitimacy in law enforcement.

Teaching: Courses include CRM 302 (Criminology Theory), CRM 350 (Cyber Criminology), and CRM 8202 (Crime and Technology), emphasizing theoretical and technological dimensions of modern criminology.