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The 30X30 Initiative is a coalition of enforcement leaders, researchers and professional organizations who have joined together to advance the representation and experiences of women in enforcement agencies.
Our mission is to increase the representation of women in enforcement to 30% by 2030.
The City of Edmonton has made a pledge to increase the recruitment, retention and promotion of women in law enforcement in the City’s Community Standards and Neighbourhoods Branch to 30% by 2030. Enforcement leaders, researchers and City administration support this pledge to increase the representation and experiences of women in enforcement roles across the City, ensuring policies and cultures support the success of qualified woman officers throughout their careers.
Research shows that women in enforcement roles:
Source: - National Institute of Justice (July 2019)
When our enforcement services reflect those they serve, our communities become safer and stronger.
From The Field is a podcast series that shines a light on females working in enforcement roles at the City of Edmonton. In each episode, we interview a different enforcement officer from the Community Standards and Neighbourhoods Branch to gain insights on their lived experience working in the law enforcement profession.
“While attending university I would take transit and I would see Transit Peace Officers, and I remember thinking, I want to do what they do." - Officer Nina Ljaljic, Transit Peace Officer
There are many different kinds of enforcement roles at the City of Edmonton. For a full listing of available enforcement opportunities, visit our careers site.
These factors can all define a person’s experience in the workplace.
As a participating city in the 30x30 Initiative, these diverse experiences, backgrounds, and life experiences will all be taken into account to create and promote the creation of a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone, regardless of gender identity.
“It’s important that officers in enforcement be reflective of the communities they serve. Encouraging women to pursue careers in law enforcement is a critical step in our recruitment efforts.”
- Jennifer Flaman, Deputy City Manager of Community Services
“At its core, being an enforcement officer is about listening to people, building trust and problem solving. Our focus over the next few years will be to improve recruitment and hiring practices, and break down barriers for women getting into enforcement in our branch.”
- David Jones, Branch Manager of Community Standards and Neighbourhoods
