Multicultural Law Enforcement : Strategies for Peacekeeping in a Diverse Society

by Shusta, Robert M.; Levine, Deena R.; Wong, Herbert Z.; Olson, Aaron T.; Harris, Philip R.

• ISBN13: 9780131571310
• ISBN10: 0131571311
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

For courses in Multicultural Law Enforcement and Special Topics in Policing. MULTICULTURAL LAW ENFORCEMENT now in its 4th edition! This classic is used in criminal justice programs throughout North America - from universities and colleges to police academies and professional development programs in law enforcement. This new edition provides culture specifics on major ethnic and minority groups as well as cases, protocols, and guidelines to improve law enforcement within a diverse workforce and society. Multicultural Law Enforcement, 4th Edition, with accompanying instructional tools, is a complete learning package designed to assist all levels of criminal justice representatives in understanding the pervasive influences of culture, race, and ethnicity in the workplace and in multicultural communities. The textbooks information and insights will undoubtedly contribute to the increased professionalism required to address the complex diversity issues that affect law enforcement today. This new edition has been updated and expanded to provide practical information and guidelines for law enforcement managers, supervisors, officers, and instructors.

Table of Contents

Impact of Cultural Diversity on Law Enforcement

Multicultural Communities: Challenges for Law Enforcement

The Changing Law Enforcement Agency: A Microcosm of Society

Multicultural Representation in Law Enforcement: Recruitment, Retention, and Promotion

Cross-Cultural Communications for Law Enforcement

Cultural Specifics for Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement Contact with Asian/Pacific Americans

Law Enforcement Contact with African Americans

Law Enforcement Contact with Latino/Hispanic Americans

Law Enforcement Contact with Arab Americans and Other Middle Eastern Groups

Law Enforcement Contact with Native Americans

Multicultural Law Enforcement Elements in Terrorism and Homeland Security

Multicultural Law Enforcement and Terrorism: Overview, Response Strategies, and Multicultural Communities

Law Enforcement in Homeland Security and Disaster Preparedness

Response Strategies: Crimes Motivated by Hate/Bias and Racial Profiling

Hate/Bias Crimes: Insights and Response Strategies

Hate/Bias Crimes: Reporting and Tracking

Racial Profiling

Cultural Effectiveness for Peace Officers

Emerging Strategies, Roles, and Technology for Peace Officers in Multicultural Law Enforcement

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