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Durham Police to host event recruiting female officers

The Durham Police Department will host a Women’s Law Enforcement Exploration Day to help recruit more female officers.

The event will take place on Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature a question-and-answer panel and breakout sessions.

The Durham Police Department is a participant of the 30×30 Initiative, which aims to increase the representation of women in police recruit classes to 30% by 2030. Currently, women make up 12% of officers nationwide, according to the 30×30 Initiative.

The event will take place at the Police Department Headquarters, 602 E. Main Street. More information and registration are available online.

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