In 2003, 9% of local police officers nationwide were Latino, with the highest representation (19%) among departments serving a population of 1 million or more.
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Hickman, M. 2006. Local Police Departments, 2003. Bureau of Justice Statistics, Bulletin. May 2006, NJC 210118


