Diversity and law enforcement can both have benefits and face many challenges. Many people think that diversity can only be a good thing, which is not necessarily true, as you will find out later. Just because you have the same nationality or skin color as someone doesn't always mean you won't get stopped or get an easy pass, ironically they might even be tougher on you. Diversity is important in law enforcement to prevent bias and promote understanding. Diversity enables new methods in law enforcement, creating positive legal strength. I will explain why our society can benefit from diversity in law enforcement. Diversity can include a number of things but does not exclude race, empathy, effective communication, compassionate intelligence, and the ability to relate to people on a personal level. The relationship between different people can only be explained to each other, for example gay and lesbian people will feel more comfortable talking to other gay and lesbian people. People feel more comfortable with their own people and even with minorities. Law enforcement is a predominantly middle-aged job, usually dominated by white men, who many of these groups don't even bother trying to apply for that job because they automatically feel they will be discriminated against or just won't get the job because of how they look and don't fit the standard that has been established for years. Benefits of Diversity in Law EnforcementDoes diversity in law enforcement exist? Would it really make a big difference? I will examine the factors related to diversity in law enforcement and show how this can be beneficial to our society. Many people think that theirs can only be a good com...... middle of paper ......older people are looking for jobs as police officers after their discharge. Because of this, military-police integration has that the level of tolerance towards gays and lesbians in law enforcement is similarly affected by how they are treated in the military. The “Don't ask, don't tell” policy is becoming increasingly strong; gay police officers are starting to get more recognition. “An important accomplishment that GOAL New York seeks to accomplish is that one of its most important goals is to protect gay and lesbian officers from mistreatment in the workplace. “We can benefit from gay and lesbian police officers because they represent more than just a human rights effort, they also represent a range of roles and skills that can increase the flexibility of police work without forgetting that the real mission is to fight crime and protect human rights. people. (Miller, Forest, Jurik) 2003.”