Cultural Diversity
Course #3232
Lesson Plan
Texas Commission On Law
Enforcement
Hosted by
Bexar County Constable Office PCT#4
Deputy Chief George D. Little
Primary – Lead Instructor - Mentor
Revised July 2012
, George D. Little, C.C.P.S. – TCOLE Advanced Certified Instructor
George D. Little has 43-years of diverse law enforcement experience, in which he has
worked a myriad of assignments working literally in every aspect of law enforcement.
He holds an Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Central Texas College,
a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education Criminology/Sociology from Wayland
Baptist College and Associates of Science in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Science in
Criminal Justice & Criminology and Master’s degree in Criminology and Human Services
and Counter-Terrorism from the University of the State of New York. In addition George
received his Basic, Intermediate, Advanced and Masters (Peace Officer) Law
Enforcement certifications from the Texas Commission On Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
George is a retired U.S. Army Military Police (ABN) First Sergeant/E-8 who served his
country from Vietnam through Desert Storm for 21-years of honorable service. During his
active duty service George served as a Military Policeman (95BV5MXH3 MOS) Patrol,
Traffic and Tactical operations. He is a former U.S. Army Criminal Investigations Division
(CID) Special Agent and Section Chief Military Police Investigations (MPI). George worked
as an under-cover Drug and Narcotics investigator with the U.S. Drug Enforcement
Administration (D.E.A.) overseas European operations. He is an experienced veteran
Physical Security and Crime Prevention specialist with expertise in Force Protection, and
Counter-Terrorism, in addition to being a MP Special Operations Operator (Counter-
Terrorism for 1988 Olympics in Seoul South Korea) and a former Military Police School
Drill Sergeant and Master Instructor. George served as a Deputy Provost Marshal USFK
Area II, South Korea and as a First Sergeant for several MP units ending his military career
as the Operations Sergeant (NCOIC) for the U.S. Army Joint Counter Drug Operations
Element (JCOE) providing federal, state and local military assistance for an 8-state area
of responsibility. He retired from the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office San Antonio, Texas
(2008) where he was a Deputy Sheriff, School Resource Officer and the Drug Abuse
Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Coordinator for Bexar County and was the 2004
National D.A.R.E. Officer-Of-The-Year (and former
D.A.R.E. America- Texas D.A.R.E. State Coordinator). George has over 20 years veteran
experience working in a school district environment. He has authored and co-authored
numerous articles on Counter Terrorism and Law Enforcement serving as a college
adjunct professor teaching criminal justice and counter-terrorism undergraduate
courses. He has a passion for teaching; in addition to being a Texas Certified Crime
Prevention Specialist (C.C.P.S.). George is the former Director of Institute for Criminal
Justice Studies (ICJS) – Texas State University where he developed the first
comprehensive School-Based Law Enforcement Officer (SBLE) holistic certified training
program, a state-wide TCOLE certified Crime Prevention certification curriculum; as well
as authored, researched and developed numerous state-of-the art, scientific and
researched-based, “Best Practices” specialized law enforcement curriculums. He is
currently the Deputy Chief for INTEL, Homeland Security and Training for the Bexar
County Constable Office, PCT#4. George was the 2011 TCOLE Professional Achievement
Award recipient, and has received numerous U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Awards and recognitions; recipient of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Directors
,Community Leadership Award; and American Society for Industrial Security – Business
Crime Council Award. George is an appointed member of the U.S. Department of Justice
– National Institute of Justice Technical Working Group for School Safety in addition to
being a certified Honorary Tennessee and Kentucky Colonel.
, Cultural Diversity
Curriculum
#3939
Abstract
This instructor resource guide is designed to meet the continuing education requirements
(Occupation Code 1701.351 and 1701.352) for licensees.
The demographic makeup of our United States society has changed dramatically over the
last 25 years, and is continuing to do so. Living and working in our society will require
each of us to become increasingly aware of the challenges involved in this cultural
change.
The changes our society is experiencing go beyond the diversities of race and gender.
Within each culture lies a multitude of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. These
diversities, or dimensions, are multifaceted and are a direct result of an individual’s
experiences associated with many factors to include: generational eras, social contacts,
families and friendships, and the work environment.
To some, diversity is a buzzword for political correctness. To others, it means individual
groups or individuals are more important than the whole. For if each part or individual
does not operate in relation to a greater mission, or to the whole, the system breaks apart
and doesn’t work. Thus each is important, but functions as part of a larger, integrated
whole to achieve a creative, respectful functionality.
Diversity training is a basic component of this quality whole. The purpose of this training
is not just to inform, but to increase awareness and understanding; leading to the
development of skills that will refine positive communication and enhance productivity
in the workforce.
Diversity is then defined as the collective strength of experiences, skills, talents,
perspectives and cultures that each person brings to the whole. This integrated whole will
be the subject of this diversity training.
Instructor Note:
This training is designed to be hands on, interactive, and scenario based. It should utilize
individual, team and group participation and scenarios should be oriented to relate
directly to students day-to-day experiences, on and off the job.
Course #3232
Lesson Plan
Texas Commission On Law
Enforcement
Hosted by
Bexar County Constable Office PCT#4
Deputy Chief George D. Little
Primary – Lead Instructor - Mentor
Revised July 2012
, George D. Little, C.C.P.S. – TCOLE Advanced Certified Instructor
George D. Little has 43-years of diverse law enforcement experience, in which he has
worked a myriad of assignments working literally in every aspect of law enforcement.
He holds an Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Central Texas College,
a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education Criminology/Sociology from Wayland
Baptist College and Associates of Science in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Science in
Criminal Justice & Criminology and Master’s degree in Criminology and Human Services
and Counter-Terrorism from the University of the State of New York. In addition George
received his Basic, Intermediate, Advanced and Masters (Peace Officer) Law
Enforcement certifications from the Texas Commission On Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
George is a retired U.S. Army Military Police (ABN) First Sergeant/E-8 who served his
country from Vietnam through Desert Storm for 21-years of honorable service. During his
active duty service George served as a Military Policeman (95BV5MXH3 MOS) Patrol,
Traffic and Tactical operations. He is a former U.S. Army Criminal Investigations Division
(CID) Special Agent and Section Chief Military Police Investigations (MPI). George worked
as an under-cover Drug and Narcotics investigator with the U.S. Drug Enforcement
Administration (D.E.A.) overseas European operations. He is an experienced veteran
Physical Security and Crime Prevention specialist with expertise in Force Protection, and
Counter-Terrorism, in addition to being a MP Special Operations Operator (Counter-
Terrorism for 1988 Olympics in Seoul South Korea) and a former Military Police School
Drill Sergeant and Master Instructor. George served as a Deputy Provost Marshal USFK
Area II, South Korea and as a First Sergeant for several MP units ending his military career
as the Operations Sergeant (NCOIC) for the U.S. Army Joint Counter Drug Operations
Element (JCOE) providing federal, state and local military assistance for an 8-state area
of responsibility. He retired from the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office San Antonio, Texas
(2008) where he was a Deputy Sheriff, School Resource Officer and the Drug Abuse
Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Coordinator for Bexar County and was the 2004
National D.A.R.E. Officer-Of-The-Year (and former
D.A.R.E. America- Texas D.A.R.E. State Coordinator). George has over 20 years veteran
experience working in a school district environment. He has authored and co-authored
numerous articles on Counter Terrorism and Law Enforcement serving as a college
adjunct professor teaching criminal justice and counter-terrorism undergraduate
courses. He has a passion for teaching; in addition to being a Texas Certified Crime
Prevention Specialist (C.C.P.S.). George is the former Director of Institute for Criminal
Justice Studies (ICJS) – Texas State University where he developed the first
comprehensive School-Based Law Enforcement Officer (SBLE) holistic certified training
program, a state-wide TCOLE certified Crime Prevention certification curriculum; as well
as authored, researched and developed numerous state-of-the art, scientific and
researched-based, “Best Practices” specialized law enforcement curriculums. He is
currently the Deputy Chief for INTEL, Homeland Security and Training for the Bexar
County Constable Office, PCT#4. George was the 2011 TCOLE Professional Achievement
Award recipient, and has received numerous U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Awards and recognitions; recipient of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Directors
,Community Leadership Award; and American Society for Industrial Security – Business
Crime Council Award. George is an appointed member of the U.S. Department of Justice
– National Institute of Justice Technical Working Group for School Safety in addition to
being a certified Honorary Tennessee and Kentucky Colonel.
, Cultural Diversity
Curriculum
#3939
Abstract
This instructor resource guide is designed to meet the continuing education requirements
(Occupation Code 1701.351 and 1701.352) for licensees.
The demographic makeup of our United States society has changed dramatically over the
last 25 years, and is continuing to do so. Living and working in our society will require
each of us to become increasingly aware of the challenges involved in this cultural
change.
The changes our society is experiencing go beyond the diversities of race and gender.
Within each culture lies a multitude of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. These
diversities, or dimensions, are multifaceted and are a direct result of an individual’s
experiences associated with many factors to include: generational eras, social contacts,
families and friendships, and the work environment.
To some, diversity is a buzzword for political correctness. To others, it means individual
groups or individuals are more important than the whole. For if each part or individual
does not operate in relation to a greater mission, or to the whole, the system breaks apart
and doesn’t work. Thus each is important, but functions as part of a larger, integrated
whole to achieve a creative, respectful functionality.
Diversity training is a basic component of this quality whole. The purpose of this training
is not just to inform, but to increase awareness and understanding; leading to the
development of skills that will refine positive communication and enhance productivity
in the workforce.
Diversity is then defined as the collective strength of experiences, skills, talents,
perspectives and cultures that each person brings to the whole. This integrated whole will
be the subject of this diversity training.
Instructor Note:
This training is designed to be hands on, interactive, and scenario based. It should utilize
individual, team and group participation and scenarios should be oriented to relate
directly to students day-to-day experiences, on and off the job.
