Exam 7: Minorities in Policing

Members of the department continue to debate their reasons for supporting each of the candidates. Although the topics are getting more personal, the majority of officers in the department are maintaining respectful discourse. Along this line, your partner asks you to further explain the reasons behind your choice. -Which of the following barred discrimination based on gender, race, color, religion, or national origin?

What is the purpose of affirmative action programs?

Which of the following describes white male backlash as it relates to the police?

What important factor has allowed more women and minority police officers to enter the higher ranks?

What Would You Do? You are an Atlanta police officer. For the last few days, officers in your department have been discussing which candidate they should support for the task force. Both candidates graduated from the tops of their academy classes; both have nearly equal years of experience on the force; and both have earned two commendations during their careers. Because of the strong similarities of the candidates, conversations have turned toward sexuality. About half of the department believes that homosexual officers have proven themselves to be as combat-ready as heterosexual officers have-both through their military service and service on America's police forces. Most of these individuals state that sexuality should not be a factor in this decision. Alternatively, the other half of the department believes that heterosexual men are better suited to dealing with potential offenders and will have better rapport with this mostly heterosexual population. They argue that homosexual officers might be a liability to other officers in the situations the task force will face because of their cultural differences. -Your partner asks who you will choose to support and why. What do you say?

In the early twentieth century, policewomen worked primarily with women and children in need of help or correction. What were policewomen often called?

Summary A Police departments across the country have been addressing discrimination since the 1960s and 70s when the U.S. government recognized the issues caused by a lack of minorities in the police force. Studies found that discriminatory police employment practices led to a disproportionate number of white officers. They recommended that departments intensify their focus on hiring black candidates for the police force. Changes such as these need to be made for gay, lesbian, and transsexual candidates. Your vote will help the Atlanta Police Department to move forward in promoting homosexual officers and demonstrates your commitment to including gay, lesbian, and transgender officers in police agencies across the United States. You need to remember that there may be some backlash if the homosexual officer is selected and be prepared to support the candidate chosen for the assignment. To learn more about these commissions, why they were formed, and what they found, see "Discrimination in Policing." Summary B Police departments across the country have been addressing discrimination since the 1960s and 70s when the U.S. government recognized the issues caused by a lack of minorities in the police force. Studies found that discriminatory police employment practices led to a disproportionate number of white officers. They recommended that departments intensify their focus on hiring black candidates for the police force. Changes such as these need to be made for gay, lesbian, and transsexual candidates. Your vote indicates your belief that sexuality is an issue but not one that should give preference to officers who are not heterosexuals. Including gay, lesbian, and transgender officers in police agencies across the United States. is not a priority for you. You need to remember that there may be some backlash for your department if the heterosexual officer is selected and be prepared to respond to allegations of discrimination if the heterosexual officer is chosen for the assignment. To learn more about these commissions, why they were formed, and what they found, see "Discrimination in Policing." Members of the Atlanta department continue to debate their reasons for supporting each of the candidates. Although the topics are getting more personal, the majority of officers in the department are maintaining respectful discourse. Along this line, your partner asks you to further explain the reasons behind your choice. -How have homosexual males historically been kept off of police forces?

What strides have African Americans made in increasing the numbers of minorities in policing?

Under what type of arrangement are a certain percentage of openings reserved for particular groups?

Historically, women and minorities have experienced discrimination by the police: as citizens and in seeking careers in law enforcement. Allowing for diversity in all areas of law enforcement is an important part of addressing this type of discrimination. The primary instrument governing equal hiring practices is the Fourteenth Amendment. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 which barred discrimination based on gender, race, color, religion, or national origin is one of the secondary instruments. This scenario focuses on the inclusion of a diverse group of individuals on a task force. You are a police officer for Atlanta, Georgia. In putting together a specialized task force to deal with the crime problem in Atlanta the mayor stated that individuals who meet the qualifications and are interested in applying for the task force had to receive the backing and support of all officers within their home departments to apply. From your department, there are only two candidates who both meet the qualifications and hope to be part of the task force: one is a heterosexual male and one is a homosexual male. Once they were identified, the next step for the department is to determine which one to nominate for the task force. -Little research has examined the experiences of homosexual people in law enforcement. Which of the following does research show to be true?

According to a Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) publication, in 2013, it was reported for the first time that nearly what percentage of first-line supervisors were women?

What provisions of the U.S. legal system have enabled minorities to overcome job discrimination?

In what year did the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) rescind its policy of opposing the employment of gay police officers?

One issue facing all minority groups in law enforcement is that both community members and other police officers ____________.

Which organization is working specifically on the issues facing African American officers through research, outreach, and shaping policy?

Historically, women and minorities have experienced discrimination by the police: as citizens and in seeking careers in law enforcement. Allowing for diversity in all areas of law enforcement is an important part of addressing this type of discrimination. The primary instrument governing equal hiring practices is the Fourteenth Amendment. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 which barred discrimination based on gender, race, color, religion, or national origin is one of the secondary instruments. This scenario focuses on the inclusion of a diverse group of individuals on a task force. You are a police officer for Atlanta, Georgia. In putting together a specialized task force to deal with the crime problem in Atlanta the mayor stated that individuals who meet the qualifications and are interested in applying for the task force had to receive the backing and support of all officers within their home departments to apply. From your department, there are only two candidates who both meet the qualifications and hope to be part of the task force: one is a heterosexual male and one is a homosexual male. Once they were identified, the next step for the department is to determine which one to nominate for the task force. -Which of these was the primary reason for the changes in discriminatory hiring practices within the police force?

What type of discrimination, which is discrimination as the indirect result of policies or practices, is the most prevalent form of job discrimination?

Members of the department continue to debate their reasons for supporting each of the candidates. Although the topics are getting more personal, the majority of officers in the department are maintaining respectful discourse. Along this line, your partner asks you to further explain the reasons behind your choice. -How have homosexual males historically been kept off of police forces?

What was the distinctive feature of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 (EEOA)?

Officer Jill Williams plans to take courses from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Women's Leadership Institute, where she will also have the opportunity to _____________.