Which one of Heidensohn's (1992) phases is characterized by the unprecedented hiring of women police officers due to legislation in the late 1960s and 1970s?

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The expansion phase in Heidensohn's (1992) typology of women in policing is characterized by increased recruitment and hiring of women police officers due to legislation and societal changes in the late 1960s and 1970s. This phase also saw the creation of specialized units for women officers and the beginning of gender-sensitive policing practices.

Which One of Heidensohn's (1992) Phases Is Characterized by the Unprecedented