Exam 7: Minorities in Policing

Which term describes the simultaneous expectation from white officers that African American officers would give African American suspects better treatment and from members of the African American community that African American officers were traitors to their race?

After reviewing the Christopher Commission report on the riots in Los Angeles following the Rodney King incident, what action did a city councilmember recommend to reduce incidents of police violence in the LAPD?

What Would You Do? You are an Atlanta police officer having a discussion with your partner, who supports the homosexual candidate. In explaining his reasoning, he cites the Fourteenth Amendment and Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, both of which guarantee equal opportunity for all, regardless of race or gender and that he believes sexuality is covered under gender. He mentions that the Civil Rights Act of 1991 allows for damages being awarded to those whose rights had been violated through discrimination. He states that there should be no de facto discrimination in this situation because the duties outlined in the job description can clearly be met by either a heterosexual or homosexual officer. You counter with an agreement that opportunity should be guaranteed for all, and in this case, opportunity was being guaranteed to both-because of the voting procedures. You also note the importance of connecting with the population on a one-to-one basis, and that it was not discrimination to believe that heterosexual officers are better in cases like this; it is only discrimination if the homosexual officer wasn't given an equal chance to apply. Additionally, you state that neither officer's rights were being violated through a fair vote and that the Civil Rights Act of 1991 did not apply to government agencies like the police force. After several more days of department-wide discussion, the police chief asks all personnel to cast their votes. -Do you maintain your original position and vote for the heterosexual officer, or do you cast your vote with your partner for the homosexual officer?

The study Policewomen on Patrol: Final Report (Police Foundation) found that women officers _________.

Which of the following is a major issue regarding Hispanic police officers?

One problem for both male and female Muslim police officers is that ___________.

How are law enforcement agencies addressing the issue of family and conflicts between personal and professional demands of law enforcement?

The decision in Griggs v. Duke Power Company (1971) established the concept that __________.

The Project on Policing Neighborhoods (POPN) study determined that which officers placed more value on quality-of-life policing issues?

Which term means the unequal treatment of persons based on personal characteristics such as race, religion, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation?

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. -Which of the following barred discrimination based on gender, race, color, religion, or national origin?

Mike O'Reilly is a white male police officer with a good, but average, work history. When his partner, Maureen Harper, an exemplary officer who was awarded a medal of valor, was promoted to a position he wanted, he believed she only received the promotion because she is a woman. Therefore, he has filed a lawsuit against the department. This is an example of ___________.

The Asian population in the United States has increased dramatically, __________.

Which legislative act barred discrimination on the basis of sex, opening up opportunities for female police officers to perform patrol duty?

Why are there so few minorities in policing?

Title VII of which act was designed to prohibit all job discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

A recent study showed little difference between arrest rates for male and female police officers EXCEPT ____________.

What Would You Do? You are an Atlanta police officer having a discussion with your partner, who supports the heterosexual candidate. In explaining your reasoning, you cite the Fourteenth Amendment and Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, both of which guarantee equal opportunity for all, regardless of race or gender and that you believe sexuality is covered under gender. You mention that the Civil Rights Act of 1991 allows for damages being awarded to those whose rights had been violated through discrimination. You state that there should be no de facto discrimination in this situation because the duties outlined in the job description can clearly be met by either a heterosexual or a homosexual officer. Your partner counters with an agreement that opportunity should be guaranteed for all, and in this case, opportunity was being guaranteed to both-because of the voting procedures. Your partner also notes the importance of connecting with the population on a one-to-one basis, and that it was not discrimination to believe that heterosexuals are better in cases like this; it is only discrimination if the homosexual officer wasn't given an equal chance to apply. Additionally, you partner states that neither officer's rights were being violated through a fair vote and that the Civil Rights Act of 1991 did not apply to government agencies like the police force. After several more days of department-wide discussion, the police chief asks all personnel to cast their votes. -Do you maintain your original position and vote for the homosexual officer, or do you cast your vote with your partner for the heterosexual officer?