WOMEN IN POLICING


“Everybody’s going to have strengths and weaknesses, and you need that diversity so there is always going to be something different people can bring.” Despite national challenges and high- profile cases that have shaken public confidence, Liz remains hopeful. She believes change happens from within and that women entering policing today can be part of that change. “We can’t achieve change unless you are part of that change,” she said. Initiatives like Keep in Touch days for parents, flexible working arrangements, and the visibility of senior women such as Leicestershire’s deputy chief constable


show meaningful progress. Her vision for the next decade is


clear. She hopes to see a service where wellbeing is prioritised, where misogyny is rejected outright, and where frontline teams reflect the 50/50 gender


who look like them, and where they feel confident their contributions matter. “If we can put things in place to make people feel more supported, that’s going to be a lot healthier place to be in the next 10 years.”


“If we can put things in place to make people feel more supported, that’s going to be a lot healthier place to be in the next 10 years.”


balance of the communities they serve. She imagines a future where women entering policing feel inspired rather than intimidated, where they see leaders


Liz Perry’s journey is more than a personal narrative; it is a testament to what happens when women support women, when organisations commit to cultural change, and when representation becomes reality rather than aspiration. Her story


shows progress is not only possible but also happening. And her message to women considering policing is simple and powerful: “You can do it all.”


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