CMPD, FBI working together to recruit more women into law enforcement

Deirnesa Jefferson,

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Β As part of Women’s History Month, CMPD and the FBIΒ  are working together to increase the number of women in law enforcement.Β 

Β Their goal is toΒ  increase representation and highlight the important role women can play in policing.Β 

It’s part of the 30×30 initiative, which aims to increase the number of women in police recruit classes to 30 percent by 2030.Β 

Β Research shows women make up only 12 percent of law enforcement officers in the country.Β 

A recruitment event Saturday will give women a chance to talk to a panel of women from different backgrounds in law enforcement about the opportunities available.Β 

Β CMPDΒ  and the FBI hope that will encourage moreΒ  women to consider pursuing a career in policing.

Women can learn more about open positions atΒ  CMPD and theΒ  FBI during theΒ  recruiting event Saturday March 4 from 10 am until 1pmΒ  at the Charlotte Fire and Police Academy on Shopton Road.