New Britain Launches Recruiting Efforts Aimed To Diversify Public Safety Departments
“We are lacking. We are definitely lacking,” she said. Demographics from the most recent census show that more than a third (37%) of New Britain residents are Hispanic or Latino, while 11% are African American. Stewart says there is a benefit in having public safety departments reflect the community it protects. “It’s an automatic comfort factor,” she explained, “When you see someone who resembles you that’s there to help.” Tiana Moore, a New Britain resident, agrees with the efforts the city is making. “I feel like there’s not a lot of opportunities for minorities especia...