Innovating for a More Equitable Profession
Police Chief Magazine
by Margaret White
1d ago
Policing is a noble profession and a challenging one. While the rewards can be great, they are often overshadowed not just by the unavoidable stressors—responsibility for community well-being and exposure to complex trauma—but by a public perception that has, understandably, been in free fall since the death of George Floyd. The events of 2020 brought community-police trust, or lack thereof, to the forefront of public consciousness. Now, four years later, police departments are facing an unprecedented dearth of applicants, a staffing challenge exacerbated by good officers who are frustrated wi ..read more
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Learning from the Perceptions of Women in Policing
Police Chief Magazine
by Margaret White
1w ago
  Women have always been underrepresented in the policing profession, and, early on, women police officers were put on desk duty or restricted to dealing with minor offenses.1 In some departments, the first women officers were unsworn and received less pay than their male coworkers.2 Traditionally, police work has been seen as a masculine profession, and the general image of policing has focused on the aspects that are “stereotypically male.”3 However, research has documented the benefits of female police officers as part of the force, including ensuring the interests of the public, demon ..read more
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A New Perspective
Police Chief Magazine
by Margaret White
2w ago
  One of the many things I have thought about in the profession is the question, “How do we teach others to appreciate perspectives different from our own?” As a deputy chief, I have worked my way up through the ranks and served in a number of different specialties in my career. I have also had the opportunity to work with three different agencies, all with different cultures and leadership. I have learned to build rapport with officers not only to gain trust, but also to have the chance to discuss different perspectives and ways of doing the job. There is never only “one” way of accompli ..read more
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What Works and What Matters to Advance Women in Policing
Police Chief Magazine
by Margaret White
3w ago
  The authors, Chief (Ret.) Ivonne Roman and Executive Director of the Center for Excellence in Policing and Public Safety Maureen McGough, joined forces to launch the 30×30 Initiative in March 2021 to improve the representation and experiences of women in policing. The initiative’s goals are simple: Understand how current policies and practices fail to meet women officers’ unique needs Understand how the status quo may be unintentionally biased against women and other underrepresented groups Work collaboratively with police departments to address these issues and ensure a truly diverse ..read more
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Unlocking the Full Potential of Women in Policing
Police Chief Magazine
by Margaret White
3w ago
Photos courtesy of ministère de l’Intérieur et des Outre-mer. Times have changed since the first women joined France’s police force in the mid-1970s. Back then, it was a male-dominated profession in which a small number of women served mainly in departments where the potential for use of force was not considered an issue. Today, 29.4 percent of the force is made up of women, who enjoy broad access to the profession’s various ranks and career paths. An Ambitious Set of Measures and Structural Changes For many years, the prevailing model for policing in France stressed tasks that were seen as “m ..read more
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Empowering Women in Law Enforcement
Police Chief Magazine
by Margaret White
3w ago
  I have been in public service for over 30 years, and female representation in policing has been a topic of conversation since I engaged in the field. As one of the few women in the early and mid-2000s at my agency, I often would have schools, colleges, and various organizations ask me to come and speak to young women who may be looking for a career. Even then, I would often get questions about police requirements for attire and haircuts or prohibitions regarding things like jewelry. It was the visual aspect that concerned them—the young women wanted to know what would have to change in ..read more
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Flexible Work Options
Police Chief Magazine
by Margaret White
3w ago
  Despite compelling research demonstrating the unique value of women officers, many departments suffer from a significant lack of representation of women across ranks. As departments seek to simultaneously improve the representation of women and address the current staffing crisis more broadly, a promising strategy is gaining traction in certain jurisdictions: flexible work opportunities such as job sharing and part-time positions. U.S. President John F. Kennedy, who established Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day, once famously reframed the word “crisis,” suggesting that fr ..read more
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Making the Most of Glassy Situations
Police Chief Magazine
by Margaret White
3w ago
  Women in law enforcement face many challenges. Research reveals women and men tend to follow different pathways to leadership.1 The pathway for women is full of “glassy” situations, both overhead and underneath. The metaphorical glass ceiling still exists as many agencies are experiencing the honor of having the first women to serve in various rank designations. The existence of these firsts is a reminder of how much work is needed and required even now. If overcoming the proverbial glass ceiling was not challenging enough, the “glass cliff” can be even more difficult. The glass cl ..read more
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Roll Call: Sarah Boyd
Police Chief Magazine
by Camryn Nethken
3w ago
Sarah Boyd, Public Relations Manager Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri Agency size: Approximately 240 Total years of service: 27 IACP member since 2013 Contact me: Twitter/X: SarahBoydPIO sarah.boyd@sheriffclayco.com Professional Profile Why did you join the IACP?/When did you first hear about the IACP? I’m combining these because they kind of happened at the same time. Someone from the IACP reached out to me in 2012 to invite me to speak at the annual conference in San Diego in the Public Information Officer Section Track. I was a public relations specialist with the Kansas City Missour ..read more
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IACP 2024 Technology Conference Preview
Police Chief Magazine
by Margaret White
3w ago
  The 2024 IACP Technology Conference will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, May 21–23. This event is dedicated to bringing together leading policing practitioners to explore the latest technology innovations and to collaborate effectively to stay ahead of sophisticated cyber-enabled crimes. More than 60 educational workshops and networking activities will be offered, as well as an exhibit hall with more than 100 vendors exhibiting the latest technological advances in public safety. Sessions and activities are geared to meet the needs of a broad range of policing ..read more
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