Metro Transit launches new program to get women interested in law enforcement

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Metro Transit launches new program to get women interested in law enforcement

Metro Transit launches new program to get women interested in law enforcement

Metro Transit is looking to bring more women onto its police force.

A brand-new training aims to make sure young women know what the job is all about. The academy is led by female officers and gives women interested in law enforcement hands-on experience with things like security surveillance and virtual reality scenarios.

This is all part of a national “30-30 Initiative” aiming to increase the number of women in law enforcement by 30% in 2030.

Metro Transit says the force is about 22% women currently so it’s hoping to reach that goal even sooner than 2030.