LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVENESS
A commitment to inclusiveness is a
personal decision that comes from a belief that every person is a
treasure. It also represents an institutional challenge. We
believe that Northwest Indiana's diversity is its strength. We also
recognize that ignorance, insensitivity, and bigotry can turn that
diversity into a source of prejudice, discrimination, and injustice.
To keep diversity a wellspring of strength
and make Northwest Indiana a better place for all, we pledge to
respect people whose race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age,
abilities, beliefs, economic circumstances, or other characteristics
are different from our own.
1. At all times, all members of this
Department will demonstrate fair and equal treatment of all
2. Behaviors that violate a citizen's
right to equal treatment under the law will not be tolerated.
3. Language and behaviors that demean or
could be perceived to demean another person will not be tolerated.
4. This Department has adopted and will
adhere to a procedure that ensures that complaints concerning
equitable treatment are processed in a timely and responsive manner.
5. This Department has adopted hiring and
other personal policies and procedures that promote the development
of a workforce that is fully reflective of the community it serves
and the citizens with whom it works.
6. This Department has incorporated
training on race relations into its orientation program for all new
officers and civilian employees. This training is reinforced in
formal training sessions that are conducted on an annual basis:
7. On an annual basic, this Department
will conduct and share a formal analysis of its performance with
respect to the requirements of this commitment.
8. On an annual basic, this Department
will develop an action plan to further demonstrate its commitment to