Supporting Women in Policing: New Standards and Career Opportunities
This act aims to increase the presence of women in policing by establishing a dedicated task force. This group will develop new, fair hiring standards and recommendations for retaining and promoting women in law enforcement. States adopting these standards will receive additional funding, potentially improving the quality and diversity of local police services.
Key points
Establishes a task force to study and develop national hiring standards for law enforcement officers, considering gender differences.
Develops recommendations for retaining female officers, including solutions for mothers and support for balancing family responsibilities with work.
Creates guidelines to support the advancement of women into leadership roles within law enforcement.
Provides additional funding for states that implement these recommendations, potentially leading to better-funded local police departments.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9235
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
Process start date: 2022-10-25