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Policing can neither effectively nor reasonably occur without an adequate understanding of and engagement with the populations served. Accordingly, given the growing diversity within communities across the United States, cultural competence must undergird the activities of police psychologists. The need to develop this capacity is ongoing; as such, recent matters and topics affecting the domains of police psychology are discussed and tied to the relevant literature. Since supporting policing requires broad knowledge of the profession's contemporary challenges, the perspectives of a police executive and the results of a survey focusing on diversity and multiculturalism are shared. These comments and findings produced practical yet evidence-based recommendations.
- Define at least three terms needed to establish a foundational understanding of multiculturalism.
- Identify three ways one's practice as a provider can be enhanced by knowing more about diversity.
- List three recommendations related to diversity that can improve how a police department functions.
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Stephanie Barone McKenny, PhD
Police Psychologist, Los Angeles, California, Police Department
Dr. Stephanie Barone McKenny is an LAPD police psychologist who provides consultation to several elite units including SWAT, Air Support Division, and undercover agents. She has worked with law enforcement personnel at the international, national, state, county, and local levels. Dr. McKenny is also a Diplomate in Sports Psychology, a Nationally Certified Sports Psychologist, a Certified Trauma Professional, and she is Certified in Integrative Medicine for holistic health (mind-body-spirit).
Mariya Dvoskina, PsyD, D.A.A.E.T.S., Diplomate, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
Psychologist
Nicoletti-Flater Associates
Dr. Mariya Dvoskina received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis in Forensic Psychology from the University of Denver. Mariya has clinical experience and training in forensic, police, and correctional psychology, violence risk assessment, psychological assessment, trauma, and crisis intervention. Mariya works as a Police and Public Safety psychologist consulting with numerous agencies across Colorado. Specifically, she provides consultation, training, counseling, peer support, and critical incident response services to the agencies she serves. She is passionate about officer wellnes and welness service delivery.
Oliver Stone
Supervisory Psychologist
Stress Management Team, Montgomery County Government
Oliver R. Stone, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist who graduated with a doctorate in clinical psychology from Northwestern University. Dr. Stone?s past professional experiences include working within (Federal Bureau of Prisons) and with the law enforcement community (Montgomery County Police Department), where he has supervised clinicians, developed programs, and provided oversight for delivered mental health services. Professional and research interests include police and public safety psychology, brain-behavior relationships, outcome studies, program and policy development, and the use of technology to improve clinical practice. Dr. Stone is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and currently serves as the Chair of the Police Psychological Services Section?s Diversity Committee.
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