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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND PEACE OFFICER HIRING PRACTICES

NCJ Number
30549
Journal
Texas Police Journal Volume: 23 Issue: 11 Dated: (DECEMBER 1975) Pages: 14-17 AND 19
Author(s)
S A CLYBURN
Date Published
1975
Length
5 pages
Annotation
DISCUSSION OF THE APPLICATION OF FEDERAL FAIR HIRING STANDARDS TO PERSONNEL SELECTION PRACTICES IN POLICE DEPARTMENTS.
Abstract
TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 AS AMENDED IN 1972 IS EXPLAINED AND ITS APPLICATION TO JOB STANDARDS AND QUALIFICATIONS WITH SPECIFIC REFERENCE TO ISSUES IMPORTANT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IS OUTLINED.