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Article

Abstract

The current study explores criminal conduct by policewomen. This information is increasingly relevant as police departments hire more women, especially if the crimes committed by policewomen differ from those of policemen. News searches identified 105 cases depicting arrests of policewomen. A content analysis was performed. Findings indicate differences exist between crimes committed by policemen and policewomen, as well as by policewomen and women in general. Crime by policewomen is most often profit-motivated. Policewomen had fewer years of service and lower ranks, committed less violent crimes, and were more likely to receive suspensions for off-duty crimes compared to their male peers.

Publisher's Statement

This is an Author's Accepted Manuscript of an article published in Police Practice and Research: An international journal [copyright Taylor & Francis], available online at: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15614263.2013.846222#.UuvqqfldV8E This project was supported by Award No. 2011-IJ-CX-0024, awarded by the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of Justice.

Publication Date

10-10-2013

Publication Title

Police Practice and Research: An international journal

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1080/15614263.2013.846222

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