NCJ Number
83022
Date Published
Unknown
Length
0 pages
Annotation
Representatives of the Topeka, Kans., LEMMP (Law Enforcement Minority Manpower Project) staff discuss strategies and approaches used in Topeka to yield successful results.
Abstract
Initial program steps included visiting all criminal justice agencies in the area, using the media for public education, and becoming knowledgeable about the operations of the criminal justice agencies. Recruiters, it was found, must possess self-confidence to communicate effectively with both criminal justice professionals and the minority population. Information required for LEMMP planning and strategy formulation includes population data by State, county, and city, and by race and sex; minority groups' attitudes toward criminal justice agencies and the agencies' attitudes toward these groups; lists of State, county, and local criminal justice agencies; number of vacancies in these agencies; qualifications for these vacancies; application and testing procedures; dates and places of exams; and the types of exams given. Documentation should be kept on the number of applications LEMMP processes and the number of applicants referred to criminal justice agencies, hired, and rejected. LEMMP is supported by key political people, such as the State governor, legislators, and many administrators in criminal justice agencies. Questions and answers conclude the session.