Explain the Changes That Have Occurred in the Demographics of the Police

question 75

Essay

Explain the changes that have occurred in the demographics of the police force by hiring of minority and female officers. What are some of the problems these two groups of officers experience?

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Definitions:

Bona Fide Occupational

A qualification or requirement that is genuinely necessary for a particular job, used to justify certain hiring criteria that might otherwise be viewed as discriminatory.

Discriminate Hiring

The unfair treatment of potential employees based on non-job-related factors such as race, gender, or age during the hiring process.

Protected Class

Categories of people who are legally protected from discrimination and harassment in the workplace and other settings, based on characteristics such as race, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Can-Do

Can-do describes an attitude of confidence, willingness, and a positive approach towards accomplishing tasks or confronting challenges.