Supporting Women in Policing: New Standards and Opportunities
This act aims to increase the presence of women in policing by establishing a special task force. This group will develop new, fair hiring standards and recommendations for retaining and promoting women in law enforcement. States adopting these recommendations will receive additional funding, potentially improving working conditions and career opportunities for female officers nationwide.
Key points
Establishment of a task force to develop national hiring standards for law enforcement that do not disadvantage applicants based on sex.
Development of recommendations for retaining female officers, addressing issues like post-childbirth physical fitness and family responsibilities.
Development of recommendations to support the advancement of women into leadership roles in law enforcement.
Additional funding for states that adopt the new standards and recommendations, potentially improving working conditions for female officers.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2572
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
Process start date: 2023-04-10