Which of the following statements about women in policing is true?

A. Women have been serving as police officers since the early 1900s.
B. Smaller police departments generally have a higher proportion of women who are sworn officers.
C. Female officers tend to view the police role differently from male officers.
D. Some people still believe that women are not tough enough to confront dangerous criminals.
E. Most women in police work have not met the expectations of their superiors.


Answer: A

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