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Racial diversity in federal law enforcement

The topic discusses the racial diversity in federal law enforcement, specifically the increase in minority representation over the years, and the efforts made by the Department of Homeland Security to address gaps in representation.

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Jan 17, 2026

What are the racial and ethnic demographics of federal law enforcement hires historically, and how are they reported by DHS?

Federal law enforcement historically has been and remains majority white, with gradual increases in racial and ethnic minority representation over recent decades documented by federal surveys of law e...