Gender & Racial Difference in Policing Flashcards
What percent of the population is made up of women?
Slightly more than 50%
In 2020, what percent of full-time civilian law enforcement employees in the US were female?
60%
What percent of full time law enforcement officers were female in 2020?
13.1% (86.9% are male)
What percent of women police officers work in metropolitan areas (Cities)?
15%
What percent of women police officers worked in suburban areas?
11.2%
What percent of women police officers worked in rural areas?
7.4%
About how many years have women been in law enforcement?
30 years
What does the Pittsburgh Police Department court order say?
1975 to 1991 required one female hire for every male hire
Prior to the Pittsburgh Police Department court order, what percent of women worked as police officers in Pittsburgh?
1%
In 1990, what percent of cops were women in Pittsburgh?
27.2%
In Pittsburgh, hiring women cops went from what percent to what percent?
50% to 8.5%
What are some career obstacles for women?
Family responsibilities, maternity leave
How many times are men more likely to be named in an excessive force complaint than women?
8.5 times
What is Human Capital Theory?
-It identifies various behaviors that indicate the degree of personal investment one makes in efforts toward promotion
-Individuals make choices on whether or not they want to put more effort in their career
What is the main issue may women face in policing?
Family/maternal responsibilities
