Gaskew, Tony

Tony Gaskew is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Coordinator of Criminal Forensic Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. He received his Ph.D. from Nova Southeastern University.

POLICING MUSLIM AMERICAN COMMUNITIES:
A Compendium of Post 9/11 Interviews

2008 0-7734-4812-8
This book examines the experiences and social conflicts facing Muslim Americans in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, providing insight on how the highly politicized and tense atmosphere which followed the events of 9/11 impacted the relationship between law enforcement agencies and Muslim American communities. This work also provides several polyvalent themes for improving domestic counterterrorism strategies, including the need for law enforcement agencies to make a concerted effort to educate themselves on the basic tenets of Islam, along with its diverse customs and culture; to establish an open and honest active dialogue with Muslim community members; and to create and sustain a relationship with the Muslim American community based on the foundational concepts of mutual participation, respect, dignity, honor, and social justice.