HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
News Release
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Today, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office welcomed leaders who represent the future of law enforcement and public safety in Hennepin County.
According to the Minnesota State Demographer, 44 percent of Hennepin County residents are projected to be non-white or Latino by 2035.
During a roundtable discussion, members of the National Latino Peace Officers Association, the National Somali Peace Officers Association and National Asian Peace Officers Association worked to identify strategies for recruiting, hiring and retaining diverse officers and employees.
“Hennepin County is the most diverse county in Minnesota, and our police force needs to reflect that,” said Sheriff Stanek. “We do a good job, but we can and must do better. With the support of the leaders I met with today, I’m confident we are on the right track.”
One of the current goals of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is to recruit, hire and retain a highly skilled diverse workforce, both sworn and non-sworn, that represents the community it serves and meets the needs of the future.
The Sheriff’s Office plans to hold more talks on diversity in law enforcement in the near future.
Media inquiries: contact Rebecca Gilbuena at 612-919-5918 or [email protected].