Women make up 12, 13 % of police officers in the united states. To day something like three percent of leadr ship positions in law enforcement. Marine mgoth is leading the charge to completely revise police policies and strategies so that they adequately support women officers.
Police departments across the US are signing a pledge to increase the share of women in their ranks, hoping the move will help reduce excessive force by officers. Researchers say it’s not that simple.
This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matthew Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Paul Mounsey, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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