#ICanBeHerAcademy

Who is Women of the Shield?

Women of the Shield is an organization that empowers women in law enforcement and the criminal justice community while advocating for and recruiting women interested in entering the profession.

Here's the problem:

Currently, women make up only 12% of sworn officers and 3% of police leadership in the US. This underrepresentation of women in policing can have significant public safety implications. So why aren't more women in policing? 

1. Historically policing is a male-dominated profession

2. Women don't think they are physically strong enough to do the job

3. Women don't feel like they have a support system to navigate the challenges of the job and within their work environment

Women of the Shield is solving this problem by:

1.  Partnering with academic institutions to create a law enforcement and criminal justice cohort called #ICanBeHerAcademy

2.  Exposing women to many different careers in law enforcement while allowing them opportunities to interact with women who are reflections of themselves and their communities

3.  Focusing on the health and wellness aspect of entering the profession by coaching and training participants on the  standardized physical fitness test required for employment

Women of the Shield is for anyone wanting to see reform within law enforcement and criminal justice profession by increasing the representation of women in policing . We are raising $45,000 to fund the #ICanBeHerAcademy Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Cohort. We have a great team from various walks of life, different experiences and backgrounds.

We have some really cool, fun rewards for you to take part in on our campaign page below! We are offering some Women of the Shield gear and the opportunity to sponsor a woman to attend this innovative program. We appreciate all contributions at every level. Thank you for your support in helping Women of the Shield expand our community-based efforts to INSPIRE change!