Women changing the face of Central Florida law enforcement
ORLANDO, Fla. – When you or your family calls police for help, chances are the officers who arrive are going to be men.Law enforcement agencies in ...
ORLANDO, Fla. – When you or your family calls police for help, chances are the officers who arrive are going to be men.Law enforcement agencies in Central Florida told News 6 they have been working for years to recruit more women, but many said it has been a challenge.U.S. Census numbers show women make up 51% of the country's population, but they make up only 12-14% of law enforcement, according to the latest data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics.According to BJS data, that number goes down to 9% in Florida.