International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies - Seattle, Washington, Reels 9 and 10

• NCJ Number: 83644
• Author(s): Anonymous
• Date Published: Unknown
• Length: 0 pages
• Sponsoring Agency: US Dept of Justice; International Assoc of Official Human Rights Agencies
• Publication Format: Film
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: *This document is currently unavailable from NCJRS. 2 videotapes, total running time 78 minutes, color, 1 inch - For the entire series on workshops held by the Association in 1975 in Boston, Seattle, and Newark, see NCJ-83625-83646.

Annotation

Participants analyze a hypothetical police agency's personnel policies and practices for their compliance with equal employment opportunity guidelines. The exercise is designed to aid participants in scrutinizing criminal justice agency minority employment practices and in recommending reforms to their city councils.

Abstract

Those analyzing police recuritment suggest that police entrance exams be revised if a pattern of minority failure appeals or if the test is too complex and not job-related. The selection task force suggests that police maintain records of the number of minorities hired, that job descriptions be detailed and based on a job analysis, and that physical fitness and other tests be validated before use. The training task force recommends that the police department set a goal of training each department member during a 2-year period in whatever field they request, and the transfers task force suggests that all police officers be rotated automatically (without requests for transfer) in order for all officers to serve in all types of communities. Promotion policy should be reformed since minorities are concentrated in the lower patrol ranks and specific criteria are needed for disciplinary/termination policies. Both actions should be documented. Group discussion and a brief test (evaluating the course) conclude the session.