Ladies Unite! Here’s Your Chance To Find Out What It’s Like To Be A Police Officer

EPD Welcoming Women To Learn About Law Enforcement

March is International Women's Month, and the Evansville Police Department would like to take this opportunity to allow women to learn more about what they can accomplish in law enforcement. Maybe you're curious about what all goes into the job. Maybe you've wanted to be a police officer since you were a child. Maybe you're just curious to see what the job entails. Either way, the EPD is offering a window into their world and welcoming tri-state women for a relaxing, informative evening. Hang out, converse with local officers, ask questions, and hear their stories. This is your opportunity to really hear and learn what it's like to be a female law enforcement officer in today's world. The event will take place on March 19 from 5:30 pm to 7 pm at the CK Newsome Center in downtown Evansville. They ask that those interested complete this registration form before attending to get the most out of the event. Please register by March 16.

More Women Are Needed In Law Enforcement

At the moment, women represent less than 14 percent of sworn officers in the law enforcement field. The crazy part? Statistics show that women are greatly needed in law enforcement. Women in law enforcement are viewed by their communities as being more honest and compassionate, are named in fewer complaints and lawsuits, see better outcomes for crime victims (especially in sexual assault cases), and they use less force (especially excessive force). At this time, the Evansville Police Department only has 20 sworn female officers. There are approximately 18,000 law enforcement agencies in the United States, and about 40 percent of those do not have any full-time female officers. Let's help change these statistics and represent our community with our best female foot forward.

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