Human Resource Concerns and Diversity Scenario You are the police chief in a community of 25,000 people. You have an excellent working relationship with the community and your staff. A lieutenant who has served in the department for 20 years has decided to retire, leaving an opening for a promotion. This middle-management position is critical to your operation, and the most qualified person must be selected for the job. According to the collective bargaining agreement, the police chief must post the opening for lieutenant 30 days before the promotional process. All current sergeants are eligible to apply for the position. It is imperative that you, as police chief, conduct the selection process in a fair and unbiased manner. Three sergeants indicate interest in participating in the promotional process. The collective bargaining agreement identifies how the interview panel will be selected. However, it is up to the police chief to develop the interview questions. Two interviewers are chosen from outside agencies and one from within the agency, thus encouraging an unbiased selection process. Of the three sergeants participating in the promotional process, two are male, and one has recently transitioned from male to female in the past year. The two male sergeants each have approximately 7 years of service as a sergeant, and the female sergeant has served the department for 10 years. All three sergeants have received one minor disciplinary action in their career; however, they are all in good standing. The police chief wants to ensure that all three sergeants have an equal opportunity and that the interview and selection process is unbiased and fair. Moreover, the police chief must ensure the best qualified applicant is promoted and best practices are followed to avoid grievances, EEOC complaints, or lawsuits. Analyze the scenario and write a paper addressing pertinent background and human resource concerns related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including possible outcomes. Include examples to support your analysis.
