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jjjetplane · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

In 1957, this police department established a highly effective K9 unit, and its success in combating certain types of crime prompted numerous cities to follow its example.

A) Philadelphia Police Department B) Baltimore Police Department
C) New York City Police Department D) Boston Police Department

Question 2

Discuss how to improve the representation of minorities in the police force.

What will be an ideal response?

chreslie · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

There are various ways to increase representation of minorities in policing, including targeted recruitment and affirmative action.
There have been several innovative approaches implemented throughout the country to improve the representation of minorities in police departments. For example, the Jersey City Police Department launched an extensive recruitment campaign that focused on the human side of policing highlighting officers who live, work, and are engaged in the community through churches or sports. They had a multifaceted approach that included outreach at high schools; media campaign