Racial Disparity in Police Forces Goes Far Beyond Ferguson
by Peter Graham on Sep 5, 2014 | Views: 95 | Score: 1
| % of population that is white | % of police force that is white | |
|---|---|---|
| Dellwood, MO | 18 | 94 |
| Edison, NJ | 40 | 96 |
| Montclair, CA | 14 | 83 |
| Stone Brook, IL | 8 | 83 |
Among metropolitan areas of major cities
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Sources:
nytimes.com
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A study of major metropolitan areas found drastic disproportionate racial representation of many suburbs' police forces. Even if one were to assume all officers apply the law equally to everyone, there has been major discussion of an image problem plaguing America's police forces in the wake of the Ferguson riots.