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Advancing Women in Policing

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communities as being more honest and compassionate ; see better out- comes for crime victims , especial- ly in sexual assault cases ; and make fewer discretionary arrests .

30x30 Initiative

Advancing Women in Policing

Excellence in Public Safety & Community Resilience

The 30 × 30 Initiative is a coalition of police leaders , researchers , and professional organizations who have joined together to advance the repre- sentation and experiences of wom- en and diversity in policing agencies across the United States .

Women com- prise only 12 % of sworn officers and 3 % of po- lice leadership in the U . S . which undermines public safety , as research shows women officers use less force ; are named in few- er complaints and lawsuits ; are perceived by https :// www . youtube . com / watch ? v = SoEKSJIqFHU

( In March 2022 the MPD Chief signed the 30 × 30 Initiative to have women make up 30 % of the dept by 2030 , and said For me ... to see the playing field being leveled and not changing qualifications but simply making sure that anyone who is qualified has an opportunity .” Courtesy of Memphis Police Department and YouTube .)
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