SXSW 2023

The Future of Women on America's Front Lines

Description:

Throughout history, women have been warriors. They’ve broken glass ceilings and defended nations on streets and battlefields. Yet, in US law enforcement, women represent roughly 12% of officers and 3% of leadership. This is despite evidence that women are less likely to use excessive force and more likely to improve police-community relations and de-escalate in conflict scenarios than their male peers.

What would federal law enforcement look like with greater gender diversity? Join us for a panel featuring three women changing the face of leadership in federal law enforcement. This panel will explore their experiences in a male-dominated field, the pandemic’s impact on the workforce, and their strategies for getting more women in positions of leadership on our nation’s front lines.


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Takeaways

  1. How are women leaders in federal law enforcement challenging gender norms and helping shift culture?
  2. What innovative efforts are already underway to attract, retain, and promote more women law enforcement officers?
  3. How does greater diversity in federal law enforcement promote better outcomes and a safer country?

Speakers


Organizer

Emily Fiederlein, Manager, Deloitte


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  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: Workplace Revolution
  • Track 2
  • Level: Intermediate


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