“Every day, I get satisfaction from positive interactions with the community and from helping people solve their problems.”
– Officer Ziyi Skatz
30×30 Initiative
Women in Policing
Advancing the representation and experiences of women in the police force.
Research suggests that women officers…
Use less force and less excessive force.
Are named in fewer complaints and lawsuits.
Are perceived by communities as being more honest and compassionate.
See better outcomes for crime victims, especially in sexual assault cases.
Make fewer discretionary arrests, especially of non-white residents.
Lifting Up the Voices of Women Officers in the Lancaster City Bureau of Police
“Every day I work, I am encouraged to see the citizens, visitors, and police officers strive toward the common goal of making our community a better and safer place. I am thankful for the opportunities that the Lancaster City Bureau of Police has afforded me as a woman, a mother, and a police officer.”
– Officer Carrie Steele
“I don’t think I fall into the stereotypical category of a police officer. People have these misconceptions that you must be some big guy but when you’re dealing with certain victims, they may not feel comfortable talking to a male and want to talk to a female officer. I think it’s a really helpful place to be as a female.”
– Officer Caitlyn Stallings
Join the growing number of women in policing and make a difference in your community today!
The Lancaster City Bureau of Police is committed to building a team that reflects the community we serve. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply!
