Women make up half of our country's population, but when it comes to law enforcement, representation is nowhere close
According to the 30X30 Initiative, women make up 12% of sworn officers, and when it comes to leadership positions, they account for 3%. Research shows women officers use less excessive force, are named in fewer complaints, and are seen as more compassionate by communities they serve.
“There's that stereotype that sometimes woman can be a little too soft," said one of the recruits, Yisel Justo-Santiago. “You'll be able to realize what you're capable of.
“One of my favorite stories from a policewoman, who has long since retired, she told me when she was looking to come on police department, she called and the male officer answered the phone and she said, 'are you hiring women?' He says, 'we have two. That's enough.' That made her mad. And so she got fired up, and she joined the police department," recalled Deputy Chief Archer.
In Boulder, Sgt. Kristi Peterson has been with the police department for more than a dozen years. She always wanted to work in law enforcement with the Boulder Police Department.
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