Ken Clary

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Hello, I’m Ken Clary. I’m the police chief in Bellevue, Nebraska. We’re excited to partner with the Policing Project and be among the first to sign the 30×30 Pledge.

Dozens of studies over the last three decades have proven it is beneficial to have a diverse police force, and one that is representative of the community they serve. Women make up over 50% of society, yet make up only 12 to 13% of law enforcement officers. That number has been stagnant since the mid-1980s.

Women make great officers for many reasons, including being less likely to be involved in use-of-force incidents, and less likely to be sued for use of force. This movement is past due.

We’ve signed the pledge, and we urge your department to do the same.