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Alana Saulnier serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology within the Faculty of Arts and Science at Queen's University, where she teaches courses on surveillance, policing, research methods, and introductory criminology. Her academic work centers on the critical examination of surveillance technologies' impact on police-community dynamics and legal authority relationships, with institutional affiliation to Macintosh-Corry Hall (as192@queensu.ca, (613) 533-6000).
Dr. Saulnier's research program investigates how data collection technologies—including body-worn cameras and unmanned aerial vehicles—affect public trust and police legitimacy, employing experimental methodologies to analyze citizen perceptions. Her scholarly focus spans criminological theory, evidence-based policing, crime prevention strategies, and the ethical governance of surveillance systems, consistently advocating for transparent, accountable law enforcement practices grounded in empirical evidence. This work directly addresses contemporary challenges in criminal procedure and community safety through rigorous academic-practitioner collaboration.
Analysis of her publication record (2020-2025) reveals concentrated expertise in body-worn camera policy implementation, with increasing attention to pandemic-era policing adaptations and victim-sensitive surveillance frameworks. Her research demonstrates methodological sophistication through experimental designs and community-engaged approaches, yielding actionable insights for over 20 Ontario police services while advancing theoretical understandings of procedural justice in technologically mediated legal encounters.
Dr. Saulnier maintains active research partnerships with more than 20 Ontario police services, facilitating direct knowledge exchange between academic research and frontline policing operations. These collaborations focus on translating criminological findings into practical policy solutions for surveillance technology governance, evidence-based crime prevention, and community trust-building initiatives, reflecting her commitment to impactful scholarship that addresses real-world public safety challenges while respecting civil liberties.
