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Justice Tankebe is a Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Cambridge and Deputy Director of the Institute of Criminology. His research explores police and state legitimacy, corruption, police violence, and vigilantism, with a focus on Ghana and cross-cultural comparisons.
- BA in Sociology, University of Ghana, Legon
- MPhil in Criminological Research, University of Cambridge
- PhD in Criminology, University of Cambridge
Tankebe's work bridges theoretical inquiry and empirical analysis, examining procedural justice, public cooperation with police, and the moral dimensions of policing. His projects include studies on police violence in Ghana, corruption among elites, and stop-and-search practices analyzed via body-worn cameras.
Recent publications emphasize ethical policing, post-colonial governance, and the intersection of criminology with public health. His methodological approaches include experimental designs, vignette studies, and digital evidence analysis (body cameras, CCTV).
- Economic and Social Research Council Fellowship
- British Academy Fellowship
- Fitzwilliam College Fellowship
Prospective students with research proposals on policing, legitimacy, or criminal justice reform are encouraged to contact him. He is affiliated with St Edmund's College, Cambridge.
