Gay and lesbian cops : diversity and effective policing / Roddrick A. Colvin.
| Author/creator | Colvin, Roddrick A. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Boulder, Colo. : Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2012. |
| Description | ix, 213 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Lesbian and gay police officers -- Old issues, new realities -- Law enforcement's move toward diversity -- Officer experiences and perceptions -- Unique roles, unique contributions -- Urban and rural contexts -- Professional police associations -- Best practices for recruitment and human resources -- Roadmap for the future. |
| Abstract | Roddrick Colvin assesses the impact of lesbian and gay police officers on law enforcement in the US and the UK, as well as the policies that enable a diverse work environment. Colvin tracks the evolution of police agencies toward being more "gay friendly" both as employers and as service providers. He also provides insights into the day-to-day barriers and opportunities that lesbian and gay officers experience working within organizations that traditionally have been hostile to them. Integrating quantitative and qualitative research, he offers a compelling demonstration that police agencies can best fulfill their missions when they are representative of the communities they serve. -- Publisher description. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2011041077 |
| ISBN | 9781588268372 (hc ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1588268373 (hc ; alk. paper) |
| Standard identifier# | 7154384 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HV8024 .C65 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |