NATIONAL PUBLIC
DATA DASHBOARD
The 30Forward Data Dashboard will launch soon!
Police services and partner organizations are encouraged to sign the pledge and be part of the movement. Six months after launch, our first baseline measures will be published, giving a transparent picture of where Canada stands on recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in policing.
Of All Police Officers in Canada
22.87% of all police officers in Canada currently identify as women. In 1998 there was approximately 8%, and by 2010 there was a 10percent increase.
- Identify as women 22.87%
Ranks Held By These Women
%
Constables
%
Non-Commissioned Officers
%
Commissioned Officers
The 30Forward Data Dashboard will launch soon!
Police services and partner organizations are encouraged to sign the pledge and be part of the movement. Six months after launch, our first baseline measures will be published, giving a transparent picture of where Canada stands on recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in policing.
Of All Police Officers in Canada
22.87% of all police officers in Canada currently identify as women. In 1998 there was approximately 8%, and by 2010 there was a 10percent increase.
- Identify as women 22.87%
Ranks Held By These Women
%
Constables
%
Non-Commissioned Officers
%
Commissioned Officers
DATA DASHBOARD COMING SOON!
Our 30Forward Data Dashboard will launch soon!
Organizations are encouraged to explore the initiative and sign the pledge to advance women in policing. Six months after launch, we will publish our first baseline measures, providing a transparent look at progress across Canada.
The interactive dashboard will be available here on this page, giving members, partners, and the public a clear view of how 30Forward is driving change.
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Our Commitments
30Forward focuses on five key areas to create lasting change.
Recruitment & Hiring
- Implement targeted outreach to increase the number of female applicants.
- Ensure bias-free hiring practices and diverse hiring panels.
- Track and report progress in hiring women at all levels.
Retention & Family Support
- Establish flexible work policies, including shift options for caregivers.
- Provide access to parental leave and return-to-work programs.
- Expand childcare support and track its impact on retention.
Mentorship & Leadership Development
- Set measurable goals for increasing women in leadership roles (Sgts. & above).
- Provide career coaching and leadership development opportunities.
- Conduct gender equity audits in promotion processes.
- Establish structured mentorship programs for female officers, addressing a key gap identified in research.
Allyship & Inclusive Culture
- Train all supervisors and leaders on gender-inclusive leadership and allyship.
- Implement mandatory bias and harassment training.
- Establish confidential reporting systems for workplace concerns.
- Expand mental health and wellness support tailored to women in policing.
Building National Resource Hub
- 30Forward is developing an online platform to serve as a national hub for research-backed recommendations, mentorship resources, and best practices.
- The platform will provide police services with tangible, evidence-based strategies to implement the pledge commitments and foster an inclusive culture.
- It will also facilitate mentorship networks, connecting women officers with experienced mentors across the country.