ASSIGNMENT:
Utilize the information from the Unit One chapters to complete a three to five page paper on subcultures and your role as a progressive law enforcement executive to avoid such problems.
UNIT ONE
Chapter 1: Multicultural Communities: Challenges for Law Enforcement
DISCUSSION:-Be able to discuss:
1. Define racism and the steps organizational managers and supervisors can take to identify and control prejudicial conduct by employees.
2. Discuss methods for defusing conflicts within the organization and community related to issues of gender, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity.
Chapter 2: The Changing Law Enforcement Agency: A Microcosm of Society
THINGS TO KNOW FROM THE READING:
What is racism?
What skills and knowledge should a supervisor or manager of a diverse workforce need to be effective?
What leadership style is best with a pluralistic workforce?
Why do progressive law enforcement executives place a high priority on managing differences in the law enforcement workplace?
Comment on the diversity in your local city & agency.
Chapter 3: Multicultural Representation in Law Enforcement: Recruitment, Retention And Promotion
THINGS TO KNOW FROM THE READING:
How do you determine if there is racial/ethnic tension within your agency?
Do you have a racial bias policy? Is there a difference between policy and practice?
Does your department require special training for officers who seem to have use-of-force and/or race-related difficulties?
Chapter 4: Cross-Cultural Communication for Law Enforcement
• English as a Second Language Scenario.