Homework: Policy Development
Focus on identifying the need for a diversity hiring policy within law enforcement agencies. Write a problem statement, justify the need for the policy, and provide an overview to the homework.
Law Enforcement Organizations face an increasing struggle with hiring police officers. Additionally, there is a need to consider assembling a police force that resembles the communities that are being served. An increased focus on civil liberties, the rise to prominence of advocacy groups such as Black Lives Matter and police-involved shootings have all combined to create an urgency for law enforcement agencies to be responsive to the need for diversity within the force.
As the policy manager for your law enforcement organization, research the best practices related to diversity hiring and develop a department policy. This research should include interviews with your local law enforcement leaders to determine how they are addressing this issue. This homework requires you to determine the need for the policy, establish the justification for having such a policy, and presenting a statement of the problem as you would with any proposal. Write as if you are trying to convince your chief of the need for having a diversity hiring policy. You should also provide an overview of the policy components, a background of the problem, and basic goals for the policy.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.