1. DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE
Instructor: Dr. Heidi Whitford, Ph.D.
April 25th 2015
Presenters:
Juanita Hanna
Erica Laing
Loretta Mackey
Stephana Saunders

2. Facing Diversity throughout
the years
THE ROYAL BAHAMAS
POLICE FORCE

3. INTRODUCTION & HISTORICAL OVERVIEW

4. Race & National Origin
Development of the Problem
• Abolition of Slavery
• Ruling White Class
• British System of
Colonialism
• Low Wages
• Low Morale
• Poor Management
and Leadership of
the Force

5. METHODS USED TO MANAGE THE PROBLEM
Marching Exercises
Amalgamation of the Bahamas Police Force by Legislation
Partnering in Patrol Initiatives

6. STRATEGIES THAT WERE INEFFECTIVE
Separation of the Officers
West Indian Officers were isolated in separate living quarters called “The Barracks”
Disparity in Wages and Benefits

7. WOMEN
In 1964, women were given the opportunity
to join the Royal Bahamas Police Force

9. • Place more officers
on the streets
• Employ more highly
skilled persons
• Create jobs
CIVILIANS JOIN THE RANKS

10. Resistance
• Civilians were not seen as equal
• Apparent lack of trust
• "Us" and "Them" mentality

11. MANAGEMENT
• Change in leadership and styles
• Ripple Effect
• Suggestions
Seymour

12. FUTURE OF THE ORGANIZATION