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A LOOK IN THE MIRROR:
A CASE STUDY ABOUT
POLICE RACE VERSUS
CULTURAL AWARENESS
FOR EFFECTIVE STAFFING
James Lamkin
Editor’s Note:
In our continuing efforts to recognize the professional and academic accomplishments
of our FBINAA graduates and members, the following is an excerpt from Chief
James Lamkin
’s thesis
on the study of police race and cultural awareness in the hiring and retention practices in diverse
communities.