People Quote by Cressida Dick
“When I joined there was probably one woman in the CID office and one in the crime squad and just two of us on a team of about 40 or 50 people.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Police leadership conference, 2015
Women remain underrepresented in law‑enforcement teams, highlighting gender imbalance.
In simple terms: Few women in police units.
Key Takeaway
Promote gender equity in policing.
Themes
gender equity
representation
law enforcement
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
institutional
motivational
When to use this quote
- recruitment
- career advancement
- team dynamics
Key Concepts
organizational culture
diversity initiatives
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers deter women from joining?
- How can institutions support female officers?
A Different Perspective
Changing culture requires systemic policy changes.
