NCJ Number
125828
Date Published
1990
Length
85 pages
Annotation
This report addresses the extent of problems between Canadian police in the Ottawa area and whether employment equity will solve these problems.
Abstract
Data were obtained from the census, criminal statistics, interviews with police officers and leaders of visible minority groups, and a questionnaire survey of minority group members. Results showed there were no areas which could be recognized for policing purposes as ethnic residential communities. The criminal behavior of minorities was no different from that of the majority group. Minorities were involved in intergroup rather than intragroup crime. It was determined that employment equity will not improve the relations between police and minority groups. However, a system is required to insure that minority group applications for police employment have fair consideration. In addition, a system is needed to address complaints associated with police wrongdoing and police racism. The most important factor in dealing with police racism is a mechanism to address public grievances, especially those of minority groups. The study questionnaire is included. 190 references