NCJ Number
139127
Date Published
1992
Length
125 pages
Annotation
This futures study examines the impact of immigration from the former Crown Colony of Hong Kong on California law enforcement by the year 2007.
Abstract
On June 30, 1997, the United Kingdom will cede title to the Crown Colony of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China. The prospect of an oppressive takeover by the communist government has created a general sense of fear and anxiety among the people which has stimulated increase levels of emigration. Information obtained from the U.S. Departments of Immigration and Census indicates that California is a resettlement destination of choice on the Pacific Rim. Specific issues examined in this study are whether this immigration will result in intercultural clashes between newly arrived ethnic Chinese residents and other minority groups, whether the immigration will produce new patterns of criminal victimization and increased demand for police services, and whether the Chinese triads will become a significant factor in California and impact law enforcement needs. The futures section of this study used a literature review nominal group, targeted interviews, and a modified conventional delphi process to identify and analyze significant trends and events which may impact the issue. The study projects increased law enforcement demands and modified crime patterns that should be addressed by monitoring events in Hong Kong as an indicator of change, the development of strong police relationships with the Asian community, recruitment of Chinese-speaking police personnel, and the development of cultural awareness training programs. A strategic plan and a transition management strategy are provided. Appended data and information, 4 tables, 136 notes, and 96-item bibliography