September 12, 2025Applied police briefings :Open Access

Stuck on a Plateau: Obstacles to Recruitment, Selection, and Retention of Women Police

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Surveys reveal low representation of women police in the U.S., highlighting recruitment and retention challenges.

The representation of women police has plateaued at around 14%, remaining low compared to other countries.
Key obstacles include the male-dominated police culture and inadequate family-friendly policies.
Male police chiefs often do not perceive their agencies as unfriendly towards women, revealing a disconnect.
Focus on proactive recruitment strategies may improve the recruitment and retention of women in policing.

Cordner et al. (2025) studied this question.

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