Initiative aims to increase women’s presence in law enforcement

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Continued from Page A2 said. “This pivotal bill will not only help advance the role of women in law enforcement, but it will also eliminate barriers they face due to biased and outdated hiring practices. As a former administrator for the Chapel Hill Police Department, I am proud to join Congresswoman Ross in this effort that will support women in law enforcement and make a lasting systemic change.”

“This legislation coupled with the 30x30 initiative are necessary steps towards increasing women in law enforcement,” said Chief Andrews, of the Durham Police.

The 30x30 Initiative is a coalition of police leaders, researchers, and professional organizations who are pushing to increase female representation in law enforcement to 30% by 2030. The group’s website includes research that “has shown women however, the Warriors were back on the field without a run on the scoreboard. Next weekend, the Warriors are scheduled for a doubleheader at Ottawa on Friday beginning at 2 p.m. followed by a single game on Saturday at 11 a.m. email: sports@newspress.com officers are associated with more positive outcomes for communities.”

Ron Smith is the sports information director at Westmont College.

The initiative reports, “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; and make fewer discretionary arrests.”