Women in law enforcement

Women in law enforcement. By sara hottle.

13% of all police officers in the United States are women 1 in every 8 officers are women, and 1 in every 10 are supervisors or in administrative positions (police chiefs, captains, etc.) 3% of police departments in the U.S. have women as their police chiefs.

Women tend to be a lot less likely than men to use physical/excessive force and draw their weapons in any given situation or while responding to any typical call they go to.

Hire more women with different backgrounds to establish more diversity Get rid of cultural, societal and gender norms More diversity with both gender and race as a means to “better represent the communities that they serve” (Rushin, pg. 1519, 2021).

Bringing more of a sense of creative ability and a different, maybe more effective way of thinking & superior problem-solving ability.

The entire community and United States is affected by this issue. Having a majority of police officers who are male creates a problem with:.

Everyone should care about this issue and try and advocate as best as they can for it. Here’s why –.

Women in Law Enforcement. Video – City of Marysville, wa p.d..

If there is a much bigger number of police officers who are women and women leading, it will create more of a sense of comfort and peace for many people; therefore leading to a much better relationship between the community and law enforcement/police as a whole. If this good relationship is established, imagine how much more peaceful and positive things would be when any crime-related issues arise!.

The 30x30 initiative is a national organization whose goal is to increase women in law enforcement and policing by at least 30% in the next 8 years. They seek to advocate for women as police officers and give them a constant feeling of support..

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