Human Relations in a Diverse Society

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1 . Diverse cultural environment requires new communication and interaction models as a part of cultural diversity policies . For instance , Queensland Police Service stipulates rules and duties of police officers aimed to protect the rights of racial and ethic minorities and avoid discrimination . This is a good example of qualities related to professionalism and peacekeeping strategies . The following guidelines are obligatory for all police officers : honesty in everything police do the effective use of all resources equal treatment of all suspenders and victims , sensitivity and

tolerance , `equitable and culturally appropriate services , appropriate use of alternative action to arrest (Queensland Police Service 2006 . Advantages of convergence are that ideas and techniques developed in one cultural or national setting may be transferred to another and used effectively

2 . As a result to this , police officers grew more competent than the past police staffs . In fact , the division of their priorities brought about by the influence of the social changes has directly affected the attitudes of the police towards their duty (Bonello , Schafer , 2002 . The image of modern policeman has changed towards culturally competent person able to respond to cultural differences of offenders and apply cultural knowledge into practice . Belief in the transferability of techniques has led management to turn elsewhere for solutions to problems . The key issues in modern policing include increasing individual awareness of and sensitivity to differences of race , gender social class , sexual orientation , physical ability , and age . Police officers play culturally sensitive techniques and methods of interaction such as secure custody , open and visible communication , alternative action to arrest , etc

References

Bonello , E .M , Schafer , J .A (2002 . Citizen police academies : do they just entertain ? - community policing - related article : Attendees Comments . FBI Law Enforcement Retrieved 06 March 2007 from http /findarticles .com /p /articles /mi_m2194 /is_11_71 /ai_

Queensland Police Service (2006 . Retrieved 06 March 2007 from http /www .police .qld .gov .au /programs /community /CulturalAdvisory /actionp lan .htm

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