From a diverse team of writers whose expertise spans law enforcement and cross-cultural relations, comes a volume with comprehensive coverage of sensitive topics and issues related to diversity and multiculturalism facing police today. It contains insightful, as well as practical information and guidelines on how law enforcement professionals can work effectively with diverse cultural groups, both inside their organizations and in the community. The authors examine the impact of cultural diversity on law enforcement, training in cultural understanding for law enforcement, multicultural law enforcement elements in terrorism and homeland security, response strategies for crimes motivate by hate/bias and the cultural effectiveness for peace officers. For law enforcement managers, supervisors, officers and instructors.
This text focuses on the cross-cultural contact that police officers and civilian employees have with citizens, victims, suspects and co-workers from diverse backgrounds. It explores the pervasive influence of culture, race, and gender both in the workplace and in the communities served by law enforcement professionals.