D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser vowed to hire more female police officers joining an effort by law enforcement agencies across the country to increase the number of women in their ranks and create a more inclusive and fair work environment.
accusing the police department of widespread discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation for speaking out about bias and misconduct over the past two decades.Ten current, former Black female D.C. police officers sue the city, claiming discrimination
Dickerson was not invited to speak by the mayor on Monday, but she stepped to the microphone when asked by a reporter if she would recommend young women join the D.C. police force.“Absolutely,” Dickerson answered. “MPD changed the trajectory of my life. I will be forever grateful. It took me from a path of hopelessness to one of resilience. I have served this community with grit and grace and compassion and empathy. Women are needed in this profession to help it evolve.
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