Women in the SDPD

The need for females in law enforcement has existed as long as policing has been around. Women in the SDPD play an intricate role in policing, and are highly valued officers. They possess strong mental and physical attributes that make them invaluable team players at the SDPD. Many male officers have found through experience that there were cases where it would have been advantageous to have a female officer involved.

There are many career opportunities for women in the SDPD. The SDPD recognizes, utilizes, and respects the diversity of their employees.

Throughout history women have broken barriers in law enforcement, and are continuing to break barriers today. These milestones have been the driving force allowing both men and women to work side by side in the criminal justice community.