The new group is determined to establish a support system for women, increase their opportunities and fight a culture that can involve harassment and sexism,...
“It’s tough on women — this job, this culture,” Atherton said. “It’s just such a small line that she just kind of throws out there, but it was true at that time. Nobody talked about it. It was whispered about.”
“It’s pervasive, and it’s been this way since I’ve been on,” said Atherton, who has been with DPD for 24 years. “You get tired of it.” García said he’s supportive of goals outlined by the DPWA, including calls for implementing a day care for officers’ families. The group also hopes to implement more training through regular events like a “range day” to enhance officers’ skills drawing and shooting a gun, as well as workshops for hands-on defensive tactics.
Women are better situated to handle some situations because they can relate, Hopkins said. He said some male officers still believe women shouldn’t be in law enforcement.
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