Police Employment in the United States

Police in the United States: Contemporary Issues and Trends Equal Employment Opportunities

Introduction to Police Employment

In the past decade, prodded by changes in public attitudes and by court decisions, police departments have recruited increasing numbers of minority members and women. A movement away from arbitrarily determined eligibility requirements, such as minimum height and maximum ages, has also occurred.” (1)

Resources

Notes and References

• Information about Police Employment in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia

Guide to Police Employment