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The old saying, ‘Like mother, like daughter,’ is true for two Philly police officers

Research suggests that female police officers use less force and, as a result, are sued less frequently than male officers. There is data to suggest they may also be more trusted than male officers.

Philadelphia Police Officer Dakieta Long (left), who was promoted to corporal, waits for her name to be called as she looks over to her mom, Stacie Smith, who was promoted to lieutenant, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023.
Philadelphia Police Officer Dakieta Long (left), who was promoted to corporal, waits for her name to be called as she looks over to her mom, Stacie Smith, who was promoted to lieutenant, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023.Read moreTyger Williams / Staff Photographer