Asian American police officers in the 21st century: the “other” minority cop
Policing: An International Journal
ISSN: 1363-951X
Article publication date: 26 June 2023
Issue publication date: 30 June 2023
Abstract
Purpose
This study examines a variety of personal and workplace topics to uncover why Asians are still underrepresented in US policing, despite a 114% growth in the Asian American population during the past 30 years.
Design/methodology/approach
Survey responses are collected from Asian police officers (N = 70) to capture their characteristics and lived experiences.
Findings
This study found 11 themes that may account for the underrepresentation of Asian Americans in US policing.
Research limitations/implications
The small sample size represents those respondents from only four US states, limiting the sampling frame and generalizability.
Practical implications
This study offers targeted recruitment strategies for improving Asian representation in US policing.
Originality/value
Although Asians account for 6% of the US population, very little is still known about the experiences of Asian American police officers, despite working in one of the most visible public institutions in local government.
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Citation
Yu, H.H. (2023), "Asian American police officers in the 21st century: the “other” minority cop", Policing: An International Journal, Vol. 46 No. 3, pp. 583-597. https://doi.org/10.1108/PIJPSM-03-2023-0038
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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