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Bookmark or Share- Women in policing in the United States - WikipediaWomen in policing in the United States, colloquially known as women police or female cop, began as early as the 1890s. Women make up 12.6% of all U.S. sworn police officers in 2018. [1] Employed largely as prison matrons in the 19th century, women took on more and increasingly diverse roles in the latter half of the 20th century.
- 30x30 Initiative: Why we need more women in policing and how ...The 30x30 Initiative is housed at NYU’s Policing Project, and its objective is simple: By 2030, 30 percent of sworn law enforcement will be female (currently it is 12 percent). The research is clear and the need is urgent.
- In their own words: Recruitment and retention hurdles facing ...Commendable efforts have been made to recruit and retain female officers in recent years, however, a consummate effort should also include a career-long commitment to identifying pathways to diversified assignments and promotional opportunities for women.
- Policing While Black and Female: Five Voices from the FieldSince it was launched in March 2021, more than 140 police agencies have signed the 30x30 pledge to recruit more women. But those who already serve in law enforcement, especially women of color, still face challenges.
- 30x30 InitiativeResearch suggests that women officers. Use less force and less excessive force. Are named in fewer complaints and lawsuits. Are perceived by communities as being more honest and compassionate. See better outcomes for crime victims, especially in sexual assault cases.
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