NCJ Number
83626
Date Published
Unknown
Length
0 pages
Annotation
The session instructs participants, playing the roles of LEAA grant recipients and concerned citizens, on equal employment opportunity laws and compliance requirements regarding women and minorities in law enforcement, corrections, and other criminal justice agencies. Nine hypothetical situations are debated and solutions found.
Abstract
Participants debate the situation of a police agency which has successfully recruited and hired minorities but cannot retain them, the formulation of guidelines for women patrol officers but not for male officers, and other problem cases. They raise questions during group presentations that involve the distinctions between Title VI and VII regulation, veterans' preference, affirmative action in a declining economy, police unions and equal employment opportunity, and police residency requirements. They address subcontractor responsibilities under Title VI, pregnancy and disability categories, and compliance certificates. It is emphasized that all LEAA grant recipients must comply with LEAA's equal employment opportunity requirements to continue receiving funds.