Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What’s it like to be a woman in law enforcement? What special skills do women bring to investigations? Do we need more female police officers?
In the new episode of Inside JSO, we’re recognizing some of the awesome women in our agency: Director Jennifer Short (Department of Police Services), Detective Bethany Senterfitt (Special Assault Unit), and Officer Allie Ford (Behavioral Crisis Response Unit). Moderated by Angela Gaff of our Recruitment Unit, our panelists are talking about what it’s like to be a woman in our agency and the important work they do every day.
CHAPTERS
0:00- Introduction
0:50- Meet Our Panelists
1:24- What inspired you to pursue a career in law enforcement? What motivates you today?
6:23- How do you balance compassion in your Special Assault investigations?
8:43- What does a day in administration look like?
11:43- What does the Behavioral Crisis Response Unit look like on the ground?
15:23- How do you see women’s perspectives shaping the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office?
24:35- How do you approach de-escalation differently?
26:40- What unique skills do women bring to Special Assault investigations?
33:12- What advice would you give to those who want to grow into leadership positions?
37:00- What support systems do you have in place at home and in our agency?
46:40- What’s your one piece of advice for a woman hesitant to join law enforcement?
54:40- Wrap Up
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Inside JSO is the official podcast of the Jacksonville (FL) Sheriff’s Office. Too often, stories about law enforcement and our agency are told from the outside looking in. Now, we’re opening the doors and giving you a seat at the table. From major investigations to community engagement, from public safety tips and addressing the concerns you have directly, you’ll hear it all directly from your JSO. We believe in full transparency and accountability because we are YOUR law enforcement agency, and we have nothing to hide.
What’s it like to be a woman in law enforcement? What special skills do women bring to investigations? Do we need more female police officers?
In the new episode of Inside JSO, we’re recognizing some of the awesome women in our agency: Director Jennifer Short (Department of Police Services), Detective Bethany Senterfitt (Special Assault Unit), and Officer Allie Ford (Behavioral Crisis Response Unit). Moderated by Angela Gaff of our Recruitment Unit, our panelists are talking about what it’s like to be a woman in our agency and the important work they do every day.
CHAPTERS
0:00- Introduction
0:50- Meet Our Panelists
1:24- What inspired you to pursue a career in law enforcement? What motivates you today?
6:23- How do you balance compassion in your Special Assault investigations?
8:43- What does a day in administration look like?
11:43- What does the Behavioral Crisis Response Unit look like on the ground?
15:23- How do you see women’s perspectives shaping the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office?
24:35- How do you approach de-escalation differently?
26:40- What unique skills do women bring to Special Assault investigations?
33:12- What advice would you give to those who want to grow into leadership positions?
37:00- What support systems do you have in place at home and in our agency?
46:40- What’s your one piece of advice for a woman hesitant to join law enforcement?
54:40- Wrap Up
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Inside JSO is the official podcast of the Jacksonville (FL) Sheriff’s Office. Too often, stories about law enforcement and our agency are told from the outside looking in. Now, we’re opening the doors and giving you a seat at the table. From major investigations to community engagement, from public safety tips and addressing the concerns you have directly, you’ll hear it all directly from your JSO. We believe in full transparency and accountability because we are YOUR law enforcement agency, and we have nothing to hide.
