Tacoma Police Department seeks input from young minority adults to improve diversity
TACOMA, Wash. -- Tacoma Police are turning to young minority adults to help them understand how to better serve their neighborhoods.
Loretta Cool, public information officer for Tacoma Police Department, said the agency wants to increase inclusiveness and diversity with more officers who reflect the communities they serve. However, not many women and men of color apply to join the police force.
As part of the department's research efforts, officers are partnering with HemisphereDM to improve recruiting strategies and reach more diverse applicants. TPD and HemisphereDM will conduct a focus group Thursday, Nov. 21, geared toward young minority adults ages 18 to 35.
The goal is to learn how to effectively encourage people in underrepresented communities to apply for careers in law enforcement. This is part of the department's continued effort in building stronger relations between the community and police.
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