Women in policing in the United States
Women and the use of force
#### Women and the use of force

Women tend to use less force than men. They tend to go into situations with a more leveled head and be a little more patient when it comes to the apprehension of a criminal. Many departments are trying to hire more females to eliminate the use of excessive\-force in their departments for the good of their citizens and co\-workers.


How can police departments measure whether they have reduced excessive-force incidents?