NCJ Number
139154
Date Published
1992
Length
77 pages
Annotation
This futures study of the police response to violence between minority groups in California focuses on the effects on training needs in the future, on minority recruitment, and on the role of the minority community in solving problems of such violence.
Abstract
Nominal group technique and modified Delphi technique were used to develop six trends; six events considered significant to the issues. The trends include new ethnic groups infringing on other's territory, minorities in law enforcement, drug dealing for a power base, regard for human life, language differences, and multicultural training needs for law enforcement. Using the normative scenario, a strategic plan is developed for a multi-ethnic city of 250,000 in Southern California. Stakeholders, organizational capability, and use of strategic assumption techniques are used to evaluate the department and environment as well as readiness for change. Policies developed by a panel include multi-ethnic appreciation for law enforcement, neighborhood policing, and development of a minority advisory board. A plan is developed to synthesize the three policies. A transition management plan is presented to facilitate the implementation of policies that involve working closely with minority neighborhoods to achieve needed change and development of an image of police and policing that will enhance minority recruitment. 3 figures, appended graphs and lists, 23 notes, and 26-item bibliography