Social Change Through Training and Education: Volume Iii— the 'Clothing' for Effective Policing: Cultural Competency, Spirituality and Ethics (Cultural Competency Self-Assessment Tool Included)

By Dr. E. Beverly Young

Volume 3The Clothing of Effective Policing: Cultural Competency, Spirituality and Ethics continues my discussion about the humanity of policing. For this writing, I give attention to the spiritual, intellectual, and emotional dimensions of humankind.

I use clothing metaphorically to describe more than something to cover body parts. Clothing refers to preparation of the heart, soul, and mind for tasks associated with policing.

I came up with the idea while studying scripture, substituting the word clothing for armor, both words understood to refer to protecting the body and mind-set. In the Bible, clothing and colors were symbolic.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Apr 20, 2017
• ISBN: 9781524688417

Dr. E. Beverly Young

Dr. E. Beverly Young specializes in course content review, curriculum development that align with current practices in policing for Police, Law Enforcement and Instructor Development. Career milestones providing the strong foundation include numerous years of service as a municipal police officer and commander (Pennsylvania Act 120 certified), previously certified as a police instructor for general subjects. Prior to retirement, Beverly served as Administrative Officer for the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission, overseeing compliance with regulatory standards for training and eligibility for police, academy and instructor certification. She is adjunct faculty for Eastern University; has mentored, and held advisory board membership. E Bev Doc is the author of two books, Social Change through Training and Education-Human Relations Tips for Effective 21st Century Policing and Self within Society.

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Published by AuthorHouse 04/21/2017

ISBN: 978-1-5246-8842-4 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5246-8840-0 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-5246-8841-7 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2017903283

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Scripture quoted is taken from the King James Version of the Bible.

Content neither resembles, mirrors nor replaces police academy and police in-service instruction.

CONTENTS

Prologue

PART 1 Self-Assessment Questionnaire

Exercise 1– Cultural Competency

Exercise 2– Spirituality And Policing

Exercise 3– Ethical Compass

PART 2 The Basics

Introduction

Chapter 1 Cultural Competency

Chapter 2 Spirituality And Ethics

PART 3 Training Tips

1. Spirituality & Policing Survival Gear

2. Communication Wellness Cultural Competency

3. The Benefits Of Serving Ethically

PART 4 Cultural Competencyself-Assessment Questionnaire

Review

Endnotes

Bibliography

Suggested Reading By Subject

-The Author-

Also written by the author,

■ SOCIAL CHANGE through Training and Education series

Volume I- Human Relations Tips for Effective 21st Century Policing

Volume II- Understanding the Humanity of Policing

■ SELF WITHIN SOCIETY

PROLOGUE

Have you ever pondered how authors identify a title for their manuscript? Give me a minute to explain how I identified the title for Volume 3 in my Social Change through Training and Education series.

In Volume 2, Understanding the Humanity of Policing, I proposed that responsibility for policing belongs to the men and women we identify by profession as police/law enforcement officers as well as to men, women and youth of the community serving in other professions. I deliberately used a broad brush to depict the humanity of policing to make it inclusive and clear that every member of society performs a role in the efficacy of policing processes, hoping no one would forget the human side that we tend to overlook.

I clearly understand what happens with applying a broad brush stroke. There is always a potential for stereotypical misinterpretations and fallacies encouraging biased behavior from the brush strokes left behind. To offset possible misinterpretation and unsupported assumptions,