30x30 Pledge

Women make up only 12% of law enforcement on a whole and 3% of law enforcement leadership across the country.Chief Paradis has pledged to increase the number of female officers at UMMC PD to 30% by 2030 as part of the 30 x 30 Initiative. As the only agency in Mississippi involved in this national initiative, UMMC PD strives to not only increase the number of women in policing, but to ensure UMMC PD's policies and culture promotes the success of qualified women throughout their careers in law enforcement.