Metro Nashville Police Department participates in the 30x30 initiative. (Metro Nashville Police Department)
At the time of the department's rollout of the 30x30 pledge, Chief John Drake said in a statement it "encourages departments to remove biases, provide opportunities for women to be promoted, and improve the retention of women in law enforcement."
According to the 30x30 website, "under-representation of women in policing undermines public safety."
An MNPD spokesperson told Fox News Digital that "30x30 is an initiative to increase female representation in law enforcement. We think that’s a good thing."
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"Research shows women officers use less force and less excessive force; are named in fewer complaints and lawsuits; are perceived by communities as being more honest and compassionate; see better outcomes for crime victims, especially in sexual assault cases; and make fewer discretionary arrests," the website states.
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The initiative was launched by the New York School of Law's Policing Project in 2020, which champions "transparency, racial justice, and equitable treatment" in the public safety sector. The project draws in funds from several organizations, including the Microsoft Corporation & Racial Equity Initiative, the Charles Koch Foundation, the National Urban League and others.
The change in hiring requirements comes as cities across the U.S. have struggled to hire police officers in recent years. New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia and Seattle are experiencing severe staffing issues in the wake of the 2020 riots – which sparked from the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers – citing low morale among officers.
Fox News Digital reached out to the MNPD for comment.
Jamie Joseph is a writer who covers politics. She leads Fox News Digital coverage of the Senate.
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