Years ago, being a female police officer in San Diego County wasn’t too common but decades later its evolved as more women are joining law enforcement.
CHULA VISTA, Calif. — In 1978, News 8 featured what it was like for women policing in San Diego. Decades later, the industry has become more popular among women joining the police force.
Chula Vista Police Department Captain Miriam Foxx said women used to not be allowed in the field, they were only permitted to do administrative work.
“They were only allowed to wear skirts and so the role has definitely changed and evolved, now the sky’s the limit,” she said.
Capt. Foxx has served the Chula Vista Police Department for about 25 years. Her career of service began right after high school when she joined the United States Navy. Foxx traveled the world while being in the military and eventually made her way to San Diego.
Throughout her career, she’s seen …