Diop Kamau
Civil and Human Rights Activist
Diop Kamau (born Don Jackson, 1957/1958) is an American civil rights activist and former law enforcement officer. Kamau transitioned from law enforcement to activism after his father was beaten by police officers and he himself experienced racial harassment on the job. Kamau runs the Police Complaint Center to collect and investigate allegations of police abuse.
Early life and education
Kamau was born in south Los Angeles County. His father, Woodrow Jackson, was one of the first Black men hired by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office. Kamau graduated from California Lutheran College. In 1996, Kamau attended Florida State University in Tallahassee as a graduate student.
Kamau earned his master's degree at Penn State University. He pursued a PhD in criminology at Florida State University. Kamau was an adjunct professor at Penn State, Florida A&M University, and Florida State University.
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