Saluting our women in law enforcement
Leah Androski
reporter@greenepublishing.com
Around 12 percent of police officers are women, with only three percent in police leadership positions in the U.S.
Research has shown that female officers are known to use less force, less excessive force, named in fewer complaints and/or lawsuits, seen as being more compassionate and sincere, have records of greater outcomes for crime victims and make fewer arrests.
One of the first women in law enforcement is considered to be Flora Fo