Summary a It Is Important to Address Such Issues as Having Female

Multiple Choice

Summary A
It is important to address such issues as having female officers available for issues similar to the one described in this scenario. Although experience is important it is also a quality that can be developed over time. Gender and race is not. It should be made clear to current officers that diversity is an important goal of the department.
To learn more about the demographics of police officers at local, state, and federal levels in America, see "The U.S. Public Security Industry."
Summary B
In order to protect and serve the community, the most qualified candidates should be hired. Although diversity is important and should be considered, the two white male officers with more experience will require less training time and thus be in the field more quickly. Future efforts should be made to focus on diversity in hiring once the situation is not so critical.
To learn more about the demographics of police officers at local, state, and federal levels in America, see "The U.S. Public Security Industry."
Partnering with organizations that can connect you with qualified women and minorities will take longer but will increase diversity in the department. You need to make it clear to your current officers that hiring in this new way may take longer but will also help to address issues related to diversity in the community.
Dan Booth, the senior officer you selected to head up this endeavor, attended a two-day training on diversity practices. He partnered with the National Diversity Council, the National Center for Rural Law Enforcement (NCRLE) , and several other organizations to increase the number of minority and female applicants applying for the open positions. He estimates it will take three months to find and hire qualified diversity candidates.
-What happened in many law enforcement agencies following the recession of 2008?

A) Many officers were laid off from their jobs.
B) Nothing, the recession had no impact on law enforcement agencies.
C) Law enforcement budgets were increased to address the increases in crime.
D) More officers were hired to address the increases in crime.