Policing a Diverse Society

Certification

This course is certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.

Description

This course will give members of law enforcement and criminal justice agencies a better understanding of how changing demographics impact community services. Because policing today is more multi-cultural, law enforcement agencies must ensure that their officers are trained to handle changing neighborhoods in innovative ways. The instructor, a veteran street officer and supervisor, will present a practical and dynamic program that will challenge participants to explore contemporary diversity issues in an open training environment.

Topics

• How changing demographics affect police services
• Examining personal perceptions of groups & understanding personal value systems
• How our “mental models” impact the way we profile individuals
• The true meaning of Cultural Competency and Procedural Justice
• Understanding how diversity affects law enforcement and the concept of Community Policing
• Recognizing the role of teamwork in building strong communities
• Understanding how personal leadership impacts an officer’s ability to work in a diverse community
• Why diversity is more about “getting ahead” — than getting along

Instructor

Deadline

Please register for this course by September 1.