Blue Collared Females: Their Role in the Police Force
The Police force makes up a large protection force in the United States. But a problem that many started to become aware of in the 1900’s is still in existence today, though not as bad. While women now have equal opportunities for jobs, especially in the blue collared job force, it is not always equal. There are definitely less women in the task force today than men; though that is not through lack of trying. As Police Chief Ben Reed mentioned in an interview that I conducted, “I am not looking for a certain gender, though there are only two females in my department in support roles, the fact remains that there are not a lot of females in the field” (Reed). Chief Reed goes on to say that …show more content…
“Today policewomen account for [little] more than 13 percent of police officers, and they serve in all types and sizes of police agencies, in all ranks, in all kinds of work assignments, and in all parts of the country” (Horne). In 2007, there were about “2,000 or more sworn personnel” (Langton) that where females. That it seems like a lot it is not, and it is reported that police chiefs should start looking for more female officers for many reasons. One of those reasons is their body language. It is a known fact that females normally portray a gentler image than men due. Their body language is more comforting than men most of the time. This makes them easier for citizens, informants, suspects, and victims to approach. Statistically Females are more approachable and, in blue collar position, exude comfort to the public more than men do. “Citizens… have shown a greater acceptance of women in this male-dominated occupation and a greater confidence in women’s abilities to effectively perform difficult patrol tasks” (Leger pg. 1). Female officers are good with victims and statistically less likely to use of excessive force or fire a
The Police force makes up a large protection force in the United States. But a problem that many started to become aware of in the 1900’s is still in existence today, though not as bad. While women now have equal opportunities for jobs, especially in the blue collared job force, it is not always equal. There are definitely less women in the task force today than men; though that is not through lack of trying. As Police Chief Ben Reed mentioned in an interview that I conducted, “I am not looking for a certain gender, though there are only two females in my department in support roles, the fact remains that there are not a lot of females in the field” (Reed). Chief Reed goes on to say that …show more content…
“Today policewomen account for [little] more than 13 percent of police officers, and they serve in all types and sizes of police agencies, in all ranks, in all kinds of work assignments, and in all parts of the country” (Horne). In 2007, there were about “2,000 or more sworn personnel” (Langton) that where females. That it seems like a lot it is not, and it is reported that police chiefs should start looking for more female officers for many reasons. One of those reasons is their body language. It is a known fact that females normally portray a gentler image than men due. Their body language is more comforting than men most of the time. This makes them easier for citizens, informants, suspects, and victims to approach. Statistically Females are more approachable and, in blue collar position, exude comfort to the public more than men do. “Citizens… have shown a greater acceptance of women in this male-dominated occupation and a greater confidence in women’s abilities to effectively perform difficult patrol tasks” (Leger pg. 1). Female officers are good with victims and statistically less likely to use of excessive force or fire a