Police Diversity
Beyond the Blue

By (author) Tara Lai Quinlan

ISBN13: 9781447347941

Imprint: Policy Press

Publisher: Bristol University Press

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Published: 24/09/2024

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Description
This book is unique because it draws from a wide variety of theoretical work, including law, psychology, criminology and organizational management, to explain the obstacles to increasing diversity in an important social institution. This will be the first book to look analyse topics such as gender, race, social class and sexuality and their impact on police diversity and policing practices while, at the same time, examining the experiences of diverse officers.
1. Introduction and Defining Diversity 2. Police Culture 3. Police Legitimacy and Representativeness 4. Racial and Ethnic Minorities in Policing 5. Women in Policing 6. LGBTQ+ Officers in Policing 7. Social Class in Policing 8. Police Diversity’s Impact on Decisions and Outcomes 9. Conclusion and Implications
  • Social welfare & social services
  • Crime & criminology
  • Police & security services
  • General (US: Trade)
  • Professional & Vocational
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List Price: £85.00