Mike Fitzgerald (sociologist)

Mike Fitzgerald is a British sociologist specializing in criminology, criminal justice, and urban policy. He is known for his research on policing, race relations, and the social contexts of crime, particularly within urban environments.

Fitzgerald’s work often examines the intersection of social inequality, state power, and individual agency in shaping criminal behavior and the responses to it. His scholarship has contributed to understanding the challenges faced by marginalized communities in relation to the criminal justice system and has explored the complexities of community safety and policing strategies.

His publications include influential studies on police accountability, community policing, and the impact of social policies on crime rates. He has also written extensively on the dynamics of racism and its role in shaping disparities within the criminal justice system. Fitzgerald's research utilizes both qualitative and quantitative methods, often incorporating ethnographic fieldwork and statistical analysis to provide comprehensive analyses of the issues he investigates. He has held academic positions at various universities and has advised government agencies and non-profit organizations on issues related to crime prevention and criminal justice reform.