New York State Agencies Commit to 30x30 Pledge to Increase Women in Law Enforcement Ranks

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New York State agencies, including the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, have joined the 30x30 Pledge to increase representation and experiences of women in law enforcement. The pledge is part of the 30x30 Initiative, a coalition of police leaders, researchers, and professional organizations working to advance women in all ranks of policing across the United States. Governor Kathy Hochul commended the agencies for making this commitment, stating that police agencies are stronger and more effective when they reflect the diversity of the New Yorkers they serve.

Key Takeaways:

  • The DEC and State Parks have committed to the 30x30 Pledge to add more women to the ranks of Environmental Conservation Police Officers, Forest Rangers, and Park Police Officers.
  • The 30x30 Pledge aims to reach 30 percent of women in police recruit classes by 2030 and ensure policing agencies are representative of the jurisdiction they serve.
  • More than 160 agencies, including the New York City Police Department, have signed the 30x30 Pledge, which is based on social science research that greater representation of women on police forces leads to better policing outcomes for communities.
  • The DEC's Divisions of Forest Protection and Law Enforcement will increase outreach throughout New York State with career fairs and marketing campaigns to add more women to the ranks.
  • The DEC is dedicated to providing a work environment that fully supports and fosters diversity and inclusion, with a mission of protecting the environment for all who reside in or visit New York State.
  • Commissioner Basil Seggos has led DEC's launch of a Women's Professional Development Initiative in 2018 to cultivate an empowering environment for all women at DEC.

Statistics:

  • 30x30 Pledge aims to reach 30 percent of women in police recruit classes by 2030.
  • More than 160 agencies have signed the 30x30 Pledge.
  • The DEC's Divisions of Forest Protection and Law Enforcement will increase outreach throughout New York State to add more women to the ranks.

Sources:

  • The Office of the Governor of New York
  • Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
  • Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
  • The 30x30 Initiative
  • The Policing Project at New York University School of Law
  • The National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives