Latino/ Hispanic American in Law enforcement
This assignment requires reading and the use of external sources. Who ever is awarded with this project I will attach the chapter reading. Please remember that you
must read, understan, Analyse and use the book
Subject: Assignment # 8 Latino/Hispanic Americans and L.E.
1. What are the special characteristics of the American Latinos/ Hispanics in term of size, origin, growth rate, most populated states, interpersonal family ties? 2.
“…Whether we are black or brown or white, we all bleed the same red blood of patriots”​ (President Trump’s inauguration speech, Washington, January 20th, 2017) –
write your opinion about the president’s statement. Include in your answer the history of LE relationships with African Americans and Latinos/Hispanics. 3. Watch the
video clip made by the New York blogger Katheleen Lazo, explaining the differences between “Latino”​ and “Hispanic”​: http://youtu.be/gs2tdjzla8Y. What is the
difference according to Kat Lazo, and in which category does she fit in your opinion? Is she Asian? Hispanic? Latina? (Check her blog and Youtube clips for her self-
definition). 4. This assignment is due on Monday, March 13, 2017 by the end of the day.
