Cultural Competence: A Critical Skill for Today’s Police Officers
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The missions of higher education and policing differ, yet each occupies well-known and established community spaces. Much like higher education, policing nationwide continues to wrestle with unparalleled demographic shifts, persistent public scrutiny, and questionable legitimacy. Together, higher education and policing can be effective partners to frame cultural competence education and training to better serve diverse populations.
Originally published: July 19, 2024
Author: Terry Calaway
Position: President Emeritus
Institution: Johnson County Community College
Published by: Diverse Issues in Higher Education