oritizes social responsibility , di- versity , and inclusion . ed in local policies , practices , and personnel .
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Diversity matters .
The diversity index from the U . S . Census increased to 61.1 per- cent in 2020 from 54.9 percent in 2010,9 , 9 meaning American neighborhoods are becoming more diverse .
Communities thrive when they can see themselves represent-
Public safety agencies should set bold but attainable targets to increase diversity and contin- ue developing workforces that are reflective of the communi- ties they serve .
Recruit women .
Currently , women comprise only 21 percent of emergency med-
Map of diversity index changes based on U . S . Census ( Courtesy of Mark43 )
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