An examination of one aspect of a female police officer's role in a predominantly male environment

Studies have shown that males and females behave differently when they work together. In the present study perceptions rather than behaviours of male and female police officers when preparing an interview report were compared. It was found that females felt less assertive when working with males, and males evaluated the support of a female partner less than that of a male. It was suggested that traditional macho attitudes in the police force are unproductive for both females and males.