Madalyn has just earned her degree in Information Systems. After graduation she decides to go to the police academy. She believes that working for the police and combining her knowledge of computers would be a great niche field.
-A job posting for a senior computer technician is posted within the police department. With her degree in information systems, Madalyn applies and is sure she will be welcomed with open arms into the job. The most likely reason she wouldn't get the job is because:

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The time-in-rank system is a common practice in police departments where officers must wait a certain amount of time before being considered for promotions or higher-level positions. This means that even though Madalyn may be qualified for the senior computer technician job, she may not have enough time or experience within the department to be eligible for the position. It is not necessarily related to her gender or the need for more women in certain roles. Patrol being the backbone of the police department may also be true, but it is not directly related to Madalyn's job application.

Madalyn Has Just Earned Her Degree in Information Systems