Multicultural Law Enforcement: Strategies for Peacekeeping in a Diverse Society

MULTICULTURAL LAW ENFORCEMENT now in its 4^th 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, 4^th 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 textbook’s 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. Community policing; Immigration and unauthorized migrants in the U.S.; Racial profiling status and new legislation; Recruitment and retention of women and minorities; Issues pertinent to sexual orientation and law enforcement; Native American tribal police and issues of identity; Multicultural issues related to terrorism, homeland security, and disaster preparedness; The Patriot Act and related issues for law enforcement; Effective response strategies to reduce hate and bias crimes; post 9/11 updates. Police departments and police academies.