Historically, women and minorities have experienced discrimination by the police: as citizens and in seeking careers in law enforcement. Allowing for diversity in all areas of law enforcement is an important part of addressing this type of discrimination. The primary instrument governing equal hiring practices is the Fourteenth Amendment. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 which barred discrimination based on gender, race, color, religion, or national origin is one of the secondary instruments.
This scenario focuses on the inclusion of a diverse group of individuals on a task force.
You are a police officer for Atlanta, Georgia. In putting together a specialized task force to deal with the crime problem in Atlanta the mayor stated that individuals who meet the qualifications and are interested in applying for the task force had to receive the backing and support of all officers within their home departments to apply. From your department, there are only two candidates who both meet the qualifications and hope to be part of the task force: one is a heterosexual male and one is a homosexual male. Once they were identified, the next step for the department is to determine which one to nominate for the task force.
-Little research has examined the experiences of homosexual people in law enforcement. Which of the following does research show to be true?

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Historically, women and minorities have experienced discrimination by the police: as citizens and in seeking careers in law enforcement. Allowing for diversity in all areas of law enforcement is an important part of addressing this type of discrimination. The primary instrument governing equal hiring practices is the Fourteenth Amendment. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 which barred discrimination based on gender, race, color, religion, or national origin is one of the secondary instruments. 
This scenario focuses on the inclusion of a diverse group of individuals on a task force.
You are a police officer for Atlanta, Georgia. In putting together a specialized task force to deal with the crime problem in Atlanta the mayor stated that individuals who meet the qualifications and are interested in applying for the task force had to receive the backing and support of all officers within their home departments to apply. From your department, there are only two candidates who both meet the qualifications and hope to be part of the task force: one is a heterosexual male and one is a homosexual male. Once they were identified, the next step for the department is to determine which one to nominate for the task force.
-Little research has examined the experiences of homosexual people in law enforcement. Which of the following does research show to be true?

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a. Correct. Forty-eight percent of gays and lesbian officers have reported feeling socially isolated. See "Minorities in Policing Today,"
b. Incorrect. Officers weigh the costs and benefits before deciding whether or not to "come out". Forty-eight percent of gays and lesbians have reported feeling socially isolated. See "Minorities in Policing Today,"
c. Incorrect. Sixty-eight percent experienced homophobic comments. Forty-eight percent of gay and lesbian officers have reported feeling socially isolated. See "Minorities in Policing Today,"
d. Incorrect. Gay and lesbian officers report similar experiences as women and racial minorities. Forty-eight percent of gays and lesbians have reported feeling socially isolated. See "Minorities in Policing Today,"

Historically, Women and Minorities Have Experienced Discrimination by the Police