The learning objective for the Police recruit is to properly and professionally employ Police procedures and law enforcement while remaining professional in their demeanor. Diversity is made up of the characteristic that make each of us unique and individuals. Diversity has primary and secondary characteristic. Primary characteristic are seen and cannot easily be changed, ie. Secondary characteristic can be changed more easily, such as religion, education, economics status, marital status, etc.
Additional scenarios build on the diversity of gender, race and ethnicity.
For many recruits, as stated by them, this is the first time they have had to confront their own stereo types and biases and at the same time perform in a professional police manner. Many cultural diversity or sensitivity training courses focus on recognizing the differences between groups along racial, ethnic, religious and gender lines. The philosophy of the Chicago Police Department is that there are approximately 77 different communities within the city's 224 square miles and their are approximately 132 different ethnic groups spread out across the 279 beats that make up the geographic Chicago Police Department. Recognizing the uniqueness and the diversity of the various groups is only part of what is taught. Maintaining an objective, professional police presence is the critical aspect of the training.