Dynamics of diversity within the Mossos d’Esquadra

Abstract

This chapter offers a case-study of diversity and diversity policies within the Mossos d’Esquadra, the police force of the Catalan autonomous community in Spain. The case is described in a comprehensive way (including policies in all relevant policy areas: recruitment, retention, and promotion) and at the same time analyzed with a new analytical framework (including the definition of diversity, the motivation for diversity within the organisation, and the facilitation of diversity within the organisation with policies). The goal of the chapter is twofold. First, offer a deeper understanding of the dynamics of diversity within this police force. Second, demonstrate the academic potential of this new analytical framework.