PSC 337 Chinese Americans in Policing
3 hours
Chinese American police officers represent one of the fast growing groups in major U.S. police departments. This course introduces the historical developments and contemporary challenges of Chinese Americans in policing with a focus on how cultural and social traditions impact officers' occupational attitudes and behaviors. Specific topics include motivations to become police officers, socialization cultural identification experiences, perceptions of work priorities and groups and interactions with community residents.