PhD · Researcher · Educator · Collaborator
Emma Smith Research
Applied research across crime, policing, and teaching and learning. Focused on how institutions shape everyday experience.
Areas of Expertise
I provide research, teaching, and consulting services across three core areas.
Policing & Community
Community-engaged policing and institutional practice.
Inclusive Pedagogies
Inclusive teaching and equitable access in learning.
Collaborative Research
Research partnerships that support learning, dialogue, and change.
“I have had the privilege of working closely with Dr. Smith for over a decade in university teaching, research, and scholarly publishing. Her interdisciplinary scholarship brings a unique cultural criminological perspective to questions of crime, justice, media, policing, and community. She has a keen ability to recognise broader social and cultural issues emerging from research and bring thoughtful criminological insight to collaborative work whilst remaining grounded in the experiences of the people and communities involved. Dr. Smith has a distinct scholarly voice, marked by intellectual curiosity, collegiality, and a genuine commitment to connecting research, teaching, and community engagement.”
Stephen L. Muzzatti, PhD
Professor of Sociology
Toronto Metropolitan University
RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT
Featured in Policing Insight
Toronto’s Neighbourhood Community Officer Program
Exploring the role of neighbourhood community officers, community relationships, and organizational factors shaping community policing.
Dr. Doug Thomson and Dr. Emma Smith View Publication →