The Center for Policing Equity
Represent Female Officer in Gender Discrimination Case
Support officer combatting pervasive gender bias in policing
Posted October 18, 2022
Background & Context
Gender bias is a pervasive problem within police departments and organizations nationwide. It is essential that the individuals who step up to report it and hold organizations accountable receive support and quality counsel.
Immediate Problem
Client experienced gender-based discrimination and bias and witnessed discriminatory conduct toward other women in the course of her leadership duties at a professional association. She reported these issues, and an internal investigation supported her claims, but the people responsible have not been held accountable. She has a pending administrative claim seeking to remedy that situation.
Work & Deliverables
Client seeks representation in her pending matter going forward. She would also like guidance on other avenues for recourse that may be available.
Preparation Phase
- Review background documents and prior filings
Collaboration Phase
- Meet with client
- Represent client in ongoing proceedings
- Advise client on other causes of action or available recourse
Wrap Up
- Counsel client on outcome and available next steps
- Ensure client is aware of any additional needs for counsel (e.g., appeal or claim assessment)
The Center for Policing Equity
As a research and action think tank, the Center for Policing Equity (CPE) aims to provide leadership in equity through excellence in research. Using evidence-based approaches to social justice, we use data to create levers for social, cultural and policy change - specifically, CPE's signature program Compstat for Justice, (C4J) allows police departments to hold officers accountable to shared values of equity and justice. C4J analyzes data to provide feedback to law enforcement on the portion of racial disparities stemming from their behaviors, spotlighting neighborhoods, activities, and conditions that facilitate the greatest harm. By making justice measurable, we both reduce the temperature of conversations about race in policing and provide a clear path towards increasing public trust.
The Center for Policing Equity
As a research and action think tank, the Center for Policing Equity (CPE) aims to provide leadership in equity through excellence in research. Using evidence-based approaches to social justice, we use data to create levers for social, cultural and policy change - specifically, CPE's signature program Compstat for Justice, (C4J) allows police departments to hold officers accountable to shared values of equity and justice. C4J analyzes data to provide feedback to law enforcement on the portion of racial disparities stemming from their behaviors, spotlighting neighborhoods, activities, and conditions that facilitate the greatest harm. By making justice measurable, we both reduce the temperature of conversations about race in policing and provide a clear path towards increasing public trust.