Ivonne Roman

Ivonne Roman, a TED Fellow and seasoned police officer, discusses the vital role women play in enhancing community safety. With only 13% of U.S. police officers being women, she highlights how their unique perspectives can defuse violent situations and improve trust in law enforcement. Roman advocates for revising physical fitness tests in police academies to boost female recruitment, emphasizing that a diverse force leads to better policing outcomes. Her insights illuminate the need for gender equality in law enforcement.