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September 12, 2025Open Access

Promoting Women in Policing Takes More Than a Specific Promotional Process

JHJessica HuffUniversity of Cincinnati NTNatalie TodakUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham

Key Points

Promotional processes did not impact women’s advancement, but factors like age and education significantly influenced outcomes.
Agencies commonly use written exams, interviews, assessment centers, and career portfolios for promotions.
Exam format alone does not affect advancement, indicating that broader considerations are necessary.
Reevaluating incentive structures might prevent unintentional disadvantages for women due to seniority and education policies.

Abstract

We surveyed 685 women police officers from the United States to understand how promotional processes affect their career advancement. Promotional processes varied widely. Most agencies use a combination of written examinations, interviews, assessment centers, and career portfolios. Promotional exam format did not impact women’s career advancement, but age and education did. Agencies should consider whether incentive structures that reward seniority and education disadvantage women.

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