Not what I said or implied despite what LexusLover says. I did say that it would be hard to play the race card if the officer were black. I also have said that the disparity in the racial make up of the town and police department is a huge factor in this situation. IMHO of course.
Originally Posted by WTF
There is often a "disparity" in the LE agencies and the population mix.
You (it appears) want quality officers with intellectual and physical superiority to deal with split second decision making after quickly reviewing all available law associated with the factual situation with which the officer is confronted and an assessment that is free from 2nd guessing and 20-20 hindsight ....
.. but then you want the agency to consist of a similar mix of minorities as the community the agency it serves.
Now before we "move on" ...
..... does that fairly and accurate describe your expectations?
If not, please clarify exactly what you expect in the recruiting process.