As late as the mid-1970s, female officers in some jurisdictions experienced different sets of rules from those for male officers.

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Female officers faced discrimination and often had to fight for equal treatment in the police force. Some jurisdictions had rules that prevented women from working certain assignments or required them to wear skirts instead of pants. It wasn't until the 1980s and 1990s that many of these discriminatory practices were eliminated.

As Late as the Mid-1970s, Female Officers in Some Jurisdictions