Female police members suffer from sexual discrimination. Photo: Jessica Shapiro JLS
So how does this compare with the rest of society?
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It's clear that female police receive lots of unwelcome attention.
It's not just verbal either.
Almost as many men are offended by sexually suggestive jokes or comments.
Some of the accounts were shocking.
But not everyone thinks it's a problem.
Gay and lesbian police members also reported a climate of homophobia.
But fears of retaliation mean victims are loathe to lodge an official complaint.
For help:
Safe Space (an independent service contracted by Victoria Police): 1300 364 522
Centre Against Sexual Assault: 1800 806 292
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