New Gender Policy in the City Police: At Least One Woman’s Approval Will Be Required for Promotions

The Government of the City of Buenos Aires implemented new gender policies in the Qualification Boards of the City Police. These measures aim to ensure inclusion and gender equality in a traditionally male-dominated sector. Decree No. 288/23, signed by the Head of Government, Horacio Rodríguez Larreta, and the Minister of Justice and Security, Gustavo Coria, established that the Qualifications Boards must have at least one woman as a head, who must be in effective service and belong to the corresponding cadre. In the event that there is no woman with the rank required to be a member of any of these Boards, female participation shall be ensured through the appointment of representatives of the Ministry of Justice and Security and the Higher Institute of Public Security, except where the Deputy Chief of the City Police is occupied by a woman. In addition, the Permanent Board of Qualifications, which operates on a continuous basis and qualifies all personnel to determine their continuity or exclusion from the City Police, will now include a woman as part of its composition, along with the other Senior Officer in effective service as incumbents. The Secretary of Administration, Justice and Operational Support of Security, Genoveva Ferrero, stressed that this measure represents a historic commitment to women police officers, whose daily effort for the safety of neighbors deserves recognition and support. This historic advance is yet another example of the commitment we make to women police officers, to whom we want to guarantee a professional path marked by equality and inclusion. Their effort and daily commitment to the safety of their neighbors fills us with pride and admiration. And we are going to repay them for all their work with the care measures they deserve,” he said. The decree aligns with the principles of the City’s Constitution and, in particular, with Law No. 5,688, which establishes that the City Police must equally represent both genders. This promotes unrestricted incorporation, participation, and promotion based on gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity, both in access to leadership positions and at all levels and areas.

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