Despite the numerous strategies unions and other organizations have used over the years, the slow progress toward equality at work indicates that progress will only be made if the approach is altered. Governments and employers must be prepared to pursue a radical agenda to achieve positive results. Steps must be taken to ensure that labor is appropriately paid and that the current model, in which work performed predominantly by minorities is undervalued, is not perpetuated. To change this situation, leadership and advocacy must likewise be emphasized. It is crucial to build the evidence base for gender and national diversity policing as an imperative for the mutability of the structure (Peak & Madensen-Herold, 2019). Moreover, a mentoring program for female or minority personnel at all levels of police institutions should be established.
Leadership characteristics, not monetary resources, are central in the process of solving this issue. New management should address the problem comprehensively by understanding minority perspectives. A unique role should be given to breaking stereotypes and building alliances of workers who are passionate about working together to promote gender diversity and shared leadership. Leadership is central to this work, as it requires vision and a consistent rethinking of organizational culture and practice (Peak & Madensen-Herold, 2019). A code of conduct must also be adopted to ensure that minorities are not discriminated against. The foremost idea is for minorities to change their perception of their role in society. There is a need to create an enabling environment for minorities to be proud to be police officers. If the conditions are acceptable, they will be interested in the work. If equality is a core value of the organizational culture of the police, recruitment will increase dramatically. Dismantling prejudice will promote the understanding that everyone is worthy of police work and that this is the primary goal of the police chief.
Reference
Peak, K. J., & Madensen-Herold, T. D. (2019). Introduction to criminal justice: Practice and process. Sage Publications.