This document presents information, guidelines, and resource materials to help law enforcement administrators address issues related to recruiting and retaining women in law enforcement. Its 14 chapters contain the following sections: statement of the problem; legal issues; possible solutions, model policies, and practices; expert assistance, reference materials, contact persons, and other useful information; and a checklist. The chapter topics are as follows: the advantages of hiring and retaining more women; assessing a law enforcement agency; developing job descriptions; recruiting quality candidates; removing obstacles in the selection process; designing quality recruit academies and field training programs; mentoring to increase retention; valuing civilian employees; implementing family-friendly policies; monitoring performance evaluations; assignments and promotion; preventing sexual and gender harassment, discrimination, and retaliation; ensuring impartial internal investigations and discipline systems; and developing effective awards and recognition programs. The following are among the items appended: the Feminist Majority Foundation and National Center for Women and Policing' study "Gender Differences in the Cost of Police Brutality and Misconduct: A Content Analysis of LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department) Civil Liberty Cases: 1990-1999"; job descriptions from selected police departments; sample recruiting posters; and sample policies on various topics. Concluding the guide are lists of 6 areas for further research, 105 works cited, and 20 suggested additional resources. (MN)