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This 7-page paper provides an analysis of the Winston-Salem Police Department. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Winston-Salem" (Winston-Salem Police Department Strategic Plan). The organization is a local one that works with Winston-Salem, the third largest city in the state (Assessment Report, 2009).
According to the organizations 2009-2012 strategic plan, the core values involve a well-trained, professional staff and one that "reflects the diversity of the community we serve." Additionally,
the core value reflects community partnerships to enhance problem-solving abilities, support of the U.S. Constitution - "the protection of individual rights and the expression of those rights in a safe,
legal manner" and integrity. This latter focuses on accountability and honesty in both statements and actions (Winston-Salem Police Department Strategic Plan). The
five priorities of this strategic plan are to * Reduce criminal activity and conditions that foster crime and enhance the quality of life for people in the community; * Improve
interaction and involvement with the community, and building trust and accountability; * Enhance roadway safety; * Boost the agencys efficiency and effectiveness; and * Maintain a work environment to attract
and retain a "diverse cadre of quality personnel." This would also involve an environment that "rewards excellence and enhances the skills of and opportunities for all personnel" (Winston-Salem Police Department
Strategic Plan). Out of the 503 current sworn officers on the staff, 411 are Caucasian, 71 are African-American, 17 are Hispanic, with
one other (Assessment Report, 2009). There is approximately 22% under representation of African Americans in the agency and about 10% underrepresentation of Hispanics (Assessment Report, 2009). There are 54 current
female sworn officers (Assessment Report, 2009). The department has a diversity recruiting program in place with goals, objectives and measurable results (Assessment Report,
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