01:202:205 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Exclusionary Rule, September 11 Attacks, Civil Rights Act Of 1964
30 Oct 2014
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Discrimination is the unequal treatment of persons in personnel decisions (hiring, firing, promotion) on the basis of their race, religion, national order, gender, or sexual orientation. The united states has a long history of discrimination against women and minorities. Their treatment in police departments mirrored that of the rest of the country. First african american officer appointed in 1867 in washington, d. c. Various governmental studies in the 1960 s and 1970 s revealed the problems associated. In the 1930 s and 40 s black officers were nearly nonexistent in the south with the lack of minorities in american law enforcement. The need to recruit more minorities into policing was apparent. Prior to 1948 african-americans were not allowed to be members of atlanta pd. In 1973 ny adopts title of police officer eliminates the title patrolman/police woman. Concept of taking steps to ensure equal employment opportunities and redress past discrimination. Average education in law enforcement = 14 years (perf)
