ERIC Number: EJ1097444
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
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Improving Law Enforcement Cross Cultural Competencies through Continued Education
Sereni-Massinger, Christine; Wood, Nancy
Journal of Education and Learning, v5 n2 p258-264 2016
Over the last thirty years Community Oriented Policing (COP) has spawned advancements in creating community partnerships with law enforcement agencies. Agencies that focus on such partnerships have served to reduce crime and resolve conflict. However, community opinions towards law enforcement have become increasingly negative due to recent civil disturbances throughout the United States. Multiculturalism is rapidly expanding within our American communities. The lack of cross-cultural leadership has lent to increased societal conflict. Within law enforcement agencies, annual continued education in the effective interaction and communication with citizens from diverse backgrounds is increasingly necessary. Agencies who form partnerships with educational institutions create opportunities for annual education on cross-cultural leadership. Annual continued education for law enforcement in critical thinking creates opportunities for improved professional self-regulation, decision-making, problem solving and proper analysis of various plausible outcomes. Annual continued education geared towards interpersonal skills creates opportunities for increased communication, enhanced community rapport, and improved potential for de-escalation of hostile events.
Descriptors: Police, Police Education, Law Enforcement, Cross Cultural Training, Continuing Education, Critical Thinking, Multicultural Education, Self Control, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Competence, Crisis Management, Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention, Partnerships in Education, Police Community Relationship
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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