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                                                       Southeastern Louisiana University
                                           Public Information Office
                                           publicinfo@selu.edu
                                           SLU 880, Hammond, LA 70402
                                           985-549-2341/fax 985-549-2061
    Date: 05/02/02
      Contact:                           Angey Saucier   35

LCPI AND SOUTHEASTERN HOLD POLICING COURSE
     HAMMOND   The Louisiana Community Policing Institute, in conjunction with
Southeastern Louisiana University's department of Continuing Education, will conduct
"Community Oriented Policing for Diverse Populations" Thursday, May 16 at the University
Center.
     The free diversity course for law enforcement and community leaders will be instructed
on cultural factors that affect society and behavior, and the differences between cultural groups
and how these differences are interpreted and misunderstood. Also addressed is building trust
and a better sense of community through partnerships and enhancing communication skills with
co-workers and community.
     Topics to be discussed include American stereotypes and myths and the harm they cause,
demographic changes currently taking place throughout the country, and respect in and
components of different cultures
     LCPI and Southeastern's department of continuing education will also present a course
on ethics and integrity June 13.
     The courses will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact Continuing
Education at 985-549-2301. Registration for the courses in also available online at lcpi.org.

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Press release available online at www.selu.edu/news/spring02.html