Abstract
This chapter presents a review and analysis of the key literature on women working in police leadership. Given the relatively small evidence base, it draws upon international work to develop its analysis. Indeed, there is much to suggest that policewomen in Britain share much in common with their global counterparts. In trying to make sense of the ‘here and now’, the chapter also adopts an historical approach through a consideration of women's engagement with police leadership over time. It begins by looking at the presence and legacy of pioneering women police leaders in the early 20th century. The chapter also outlines the broader context of ‘crisis’ that has shaped much of the discourse in calling for more women police. It also considers some of the key challenges that women face in navigating their climb to the top of policing, before exploring what is known about how women ‘do’ police leadership.
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