The Purpose of Having a Diverse Work Force Within a Police

question 67

Multiple Choice

The purpose of having a diverse work force within a police organization is

• A)to end unlawful employment discrimination.
• B)to improve the quality of police services, as minority officers will better able to relate to minority citizens and will not engage in discriminatory behavior.
• C)that adding minority officers will alter the police subculture and affect the attitudes and behavior of other officers.
• D)All of these are reasons to have a diverse work force.

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