Multicultural law enforcement : strategies for peacekeeping in a diverse society / Robert M. Shusta . . . [et al.].

Contents;
Part One: Impact of cultural diversity on law enforcement
1. Multicultural communities: Challenges for law enforcement
Overview
Commentary
Introduction
Choices in a culturally pluralistic society
Interplay between culture and police incidents
Mini-case studies: Culture and crime
etc.

2. The changing law enforcement agency: A microcosm of society
Overview
Commentary
Introduction
Changing workforce
Leading in a pluralistic society and workforce

3. Multicultural representation in law enforcement: Recruitment, retention, and promotions
Overview
Commentary
Introduction
Historical perspective of minorities in law enforcement
Recruitment strategies
etc.

Part Two: Training in cultural understanding for law enforcement
4. Preparation and implementation of cultural awareness training
Overview
Commentary
Introduction
Cultural awareness/ cultural diversity training
Design and evaluation of cultural training
Diversity consultants
etc.

5. Cross-cultural communication for law enforcement
Overview
Commentary
Introduction
Cross-cultural communication in the law enforcement context
Communication attempts in cross-cultural encounters
etc.

Part Three: Cultural specifics for law enforcement
6. Law enforcement contact with Asian/Pacific Americans
Overview
Commentary
Introduction
Asian/Pacific American defined
Typology of Asian/Pacific Americans
Historical information
etc.

7. law enforcement contact with African Americans
Overview
Commentary
African American culture
Historical information
Demographics diversity among African Americans
etc.

8. Law enforcement contact with Latino/Hispanic Americans
Overview
Commentary
Introduction
Latino/Hispanic Americans defined
Historical information
etc.

9. law enforcement contact with Arab Americans and other middle eastern groups
Overview
Commentary
Middle easterners defined
Historical information
Demographics
etc.

10. Law enforcement contact with American Indians
Overview
Commentary
Historical information and background
The question of American Indian identity
etc.

Part Four: Response strategies to crimes motivated by hate/bias
11. Hate/bias crimes: Insights and response strategies
Overview
Commentary
Historical perspectives
The hate/bias crime problem
Background: Urban dynamics
etc.

12. Hate/bias crimes: reporting and tracking
Overview
Commentary
Defining the problem
Hate crimes data collection
Monitoring hate/bias crimes and incidents
etc.

13. Hate/bias crimes: Investigations, control, and victimology
Overview
Commentary
Introduction
Hate/bias crime and incident investigations
Hate/bias crime prosecution
Hate/bias crime and incident control
etc.

Part Five: Cultural effectiveness for peace officers
14. Peace officer image and cultural sensitivity
Overview
Commentary
Impact of peace officer image on human behavior
"Cosmopolitan" public servants
Culturally sensitive peacekeeping

15. Police officer professionalism and peacekeeping strategies in a diversity society
Overview
Commentary
Leadership in professionalism and synergy
Regional/Statewide cooperation in law enforcement
Professionalism, ethics, and minorities
etc.

Includes bibliographical references and index.