Alot has changed since women first entered the world of policing in the early 1900s. Even though women served in the same capacity as their male counterparts, it wasn't until 1948 that a woman was provided with an official police uniform. Female uniforms and gear saw almost no improvement until the mid-1980s when garment manufacturers started making police uniforms in women's sizes. Today, there are more and more women in law enforcement. Unfortunately, female-specific gear hasn't progressed fast enough to meet the growing demand for better fitting uniforms and equipment. Most police gear is still designed for men, and smaller versions of men's gear just doesn't work for women.
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