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| 22% of all NI officers are female | 22% of all NI officers are female |
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| So many women are joining the police in Northern Ireland that the PSNI is revising its gender action plan. | So many women are joining the police in Northern Ireland that the PSNI is revising its gender action plan. |
| Female officers now make up 22% of all officers. This figure is above the national average and is expected to rise to 26% by 2010. | Female officers now make up 22% of all officers. This figure is above the national average and is expected to rise to 26% by 2010. |
| However, Assistant Chief Constable Judith Gillespie says there is still work to be done. | However, Assistant Chief Constable Judith Gillespie says there is still work to be done. |
| "There only are five female chief constables in the UK so it's still a national issue," she said. | "There only are five female chief constables in the UK so it's still a national issue," she said. |
| "We're happy to see female officers joining in such numbers, but we have to encourage them to stay on and to develop the career that they want." | "We're happy to see female officers joining in such numbers, but we have to encourage them to stay on and to develop the career that they want." |
| Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde said: "We have addressed and implemented many ofthe recommendations in the original plan and are committed to the new proposalsfor future action outlined in this revised version. | |
| "As a policing service, we will continue our work to encompass a breadth oflife experience and skills and embrace different cultures and values, in orderto fully meet the needs of the community we serve." | |
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| Implementation of the plan will continue to be monitored by the PolicingBoard's human resources committee. | |
| Its chairman, Sir Des Rea, said: "Creating a workforce which is representativeof, and reflects the diversity of the population not only helps the PSNImaximise its potential, but demonstrates fairness, respect and equity oftreatment when working with the community." |