Are cops on the front line of American racism?

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63. The poster inquired about NYPD demographics,

I simply provided a wikipedia link and excerpt. I was offering no commentary or opinion, only providing a courtesy to other posters to engage in their own discussion withing a correct factual framework.

Moreover, the excerpts include the racial divisions among the different authorities within the NYPD, at least as of 2010. As indicated therein, minorities represent a smaller percentage of positions as rank-and-file authority increases, and 30% (3 out of 10) of the chiefs. The data also indicates that the number of minorities in all positions have been steadily rising, even while Bloomberg was mayor. Many of the upper tier positions such as police commissioner are additionally appointed by and answer to the mayor, essentially political, and do not have the discretion and labor protections of the rank-and-file.