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Whether you’re considering a policing career, current law enforcement, or just someone who’s ready to see positive change in policing, ASPIRE will have resources for you. Browse the whole library or search the collection designed for you:

Students and Potential Recruits

ASPIRE offers a variety of resources and events to engage with students and potential recruits. By focusing on what matters most, we can help guide you toward the career in policing that is best for you. Check out the exciting content we have to offer today! 

Police Agencies

Discover a wealth of valuable resources designed to support police agencies in their efforts to attract and retain law enforcement professionals and enhance diversity, inclusion, and equity within their ranks. The ASPIRE Project has curated a collection of practical tools, research findings, and actionable recommendations to guide your agency toward building a more representative and effective policing workforce. 

Community Partners

The ASPIRE project recognizes the critical role community partners play in fostering meaningful connections between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Explore our range of resources designed to help community members have a voice in shaping the policing profession and support inclusive policing.

Researchers

ASPIRE is committed to advancing research that supports police agencies in improving their recruitment, training, organizational culture, and community engagement efforts. We compile existing evidence, guide future research, and support practitioner-researcher partnerships to further advance the science on inclusive policing.

University Administrators

ASPIRE offers tailored resources for universities and other academic institutions to promote initiatives and career pathways into policing. From curriculum development to internship opportunities, we provide resources to help administrators enhance their programs and cultivate the next generation of law enforcement professionals. We also share evidence-based research on practices to support effective and inclusive policing on campus.

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Start your journey towards a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable workforce. Explore our resources, adopt evidence-based strategies, and transform your agency’s approach to recruitment and retention. Let’s work together to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, fostering trust, fairness, and excellence along the way. 

  • Best Practices Guide: Access our comprehensive guide that consolidates evidence-based strategies for recruiting, retaining, and supporting officers in today’s environment. Implement these recommendations to create career pathways that attract diverse talent and foster their success within your agency. 

 

  • Recruitment Toolkit: Explore our toolkit, filled with practical resources to support your proactive recruitment efforts in diverse institutions and communities. Gain insights into effective outreach strategies, engagement initiatives, and partnerships that bridge the diversity gaps in law enforcement. 

 

  • Training and Development Modules: Dive into our curated modules that offer specialized training on diversity, unconscious bias, cultural competency, and community engagement. Equip your officers and personnel with the necessary knowledge and skills to serve diverse communities effectively. 

 

  • Research Reports: Stay informed with our collection of research reports that highlight the importance of diversity in policing and the positive impact diversity has on agency performance and community trust. Use these insights to inform your agency’s diversity initiatives and advocate for change. 

 

  • Case Studies: Learn from real-world examples of police agencies that have successfully implemented inclusive practices and achieved meaningful diversity outcomes. These case studies offer practical insights, showcasing the transformative power of prioritizing diversity and inclusion. 

 

  • Webinars and Events: Engage with experts, thought leaders, and practitioners through our webinars and events. Join discussions, share experiences, and gain valuable insights into emerging trends, innovative approaches, and best practices in the field of inclusive policing. 

 

  • Partner Network: Connect with our network of collaborators, including the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA), the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE), and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE). Collaborate with peer organizations to strengthen your diversity efforts and access additional resources.  

Recruiting for Diversity in Law Enforcement: Selected Recent Research Insights

Law enforcement agencies lack resources in recruiting and hiring a diverse force. This article is a compilation of recent research that may help law enforcement leaders to attract more women and people of color to their recruitment process, and retain more of them during the selection process.

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Institute for Excellence in Government, Inc.

Serving in Silence: The Quest for LGBTQ Acceptance Within Law Enforcement

While there are more LGBTQ law enforcement officers than ever before, the LGBTQ law enforcement community still has concerns regarding policies, internal interactions with coworkers, and confidence in their organizations' abilities to navigate the sensitive LGBTQ social topics and personnel issues that have never been addressed.

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International Association of Chiefs of Police

Recruiting in the LGBTQ Community: Diverse Staffing for Diverse Communities

As law enforcement agencies across the nation deal with recruitment challenges, many are reaching out to previously underrepresented communities, including the LGBTQ community. LGBTQ officers bring much needed diversity to departments, while helping improve relationships with underserved members of the community.

Developer

COPS

Women in Police Leadership: 10 Action Items for Advancing Women and Strengthening Policing

While the overall number of women in law enforcement, and particularly women in police leadership remain low, a movement for change is afoot. The 10 Action Items presented in this report offer a blueprint for agencies to follow as they seek to increase opportunities and pave the way for more women to advance to the highest levels of policing.

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Police Executive Research Forum

Beliefs About Minority Representation in Policing and Support for Diversification

The general public significantly overestimates minority representation in policing. In closing the gap between perceptions of minority representation and reality, trust in police decreased. By exposure to accurate information about minority underrepresentation, it can increase public support for diversification by reducing unfounded optimism about officer diversity.

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National Academy of Sciences

Finding Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity in Policing

In order for reform to take place in law enforcement, departments and leadership must review measurable evidence-based strategies that have been proven to work. Recommendations and strategies to invoke change include auditing existing policies, practices and procedures, and providing ongoing training to all department staff on inclusion, equity, and diversity.

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COPS