The problems African American males are facing are related to the misconception of the police of considering them aggressive, criminals or being
a danger to the society. Usually they are viewed through the lens of a negative stereotype. More than any other group in this country, young black men face a greater rate of imprisonment, a greater chance of being killed
I think that to prevent this treatment is to address and perhaps shape officer attitudes concerning discrimination and stereotype thorough pre-employment screenings and good officer training. During the interview process of hiring new officers it should be emphasized racial tolerance,
multicultural diversity and a strict adherence to racial discrimination policy.
These ideas should also be emphasized during training in the basic academy and reinforced in each in-service school
I believe that the police should see African American males as part of the American family that need the care and support of all citizen
s and organizations.
We can be proud about our city, Toronto, a multicultural city that has solved this kind of problems long time ago.
