Which statement most accurately reflects research on women and policing in the United States?

a. The proportion of female officers has steadily increased since 1972.
b. While women often perform their duties differently than male officers, there is no difference between men and women in job performance.
c. Smaller, rural towns tend to hire more female police officers and more females as civilian workers.
d. Men are generally more capable of manual police-related tasks, whereas women excel at more relationship-oriented duties.


b. While women often perform their duties differently than male officers, there is no difference between men and women in job performance.

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