Demographics
As of the end of 2010, 53% of the entire 34,526-member police force were white and 47% were minorities. Of 22,199 officers on patrol, 53% (11,717) were black, Latino (any race), or Asian, and 47% (10,482) were non-Hispanic white. Of 5,177 detectives, 2,953 were white and 2,224 were minorities. Of 4,639 sergeants, 2,841 were white and 1,798 were minorities. Of 1,742 lieutenants, 1,323 were white and 419 were minorities. Of 432 captains, 356 were white and 76 were minorities. Of 10 chiefs, 7 were white and 3 were minorities. In 2002, whites accounted for 60% of members in the rank of police officer. Between 2002 and 2010, the number of minorities in top-tier positions in the force increased by about 4.5%.
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