“Kudos to the Canadian Armed Forces. To read the full report check it out here.” – Jane Hall Dozens of military personnel and more than 20 civilians contacted a newly created sexual-misconduct response centre during the final four months of last year to report incidents of sexual assault […]
The Women Policing Australia’s Final Frontier
It’s a painfully hot and humid January afternoon on the beat in the Top End. On patrol with Darwin police, we’re targeting the known “hot spots” for illegal public drinking and violence. Constable Mehtap Ozdemir and her colleague pour out litres of alcohol and take those […]
Women In Policing Topic Of UFV Alumni Panel Discussion
Forty years ago it was rare to see a woman in a police uniform. And when you did, chances are she was in a skirt and kept her gun in her purse. Now women comprise 20 percent of all police officers in Canada. Women in policing […]
100 Years Ago In Spokane: City Hires First Female Police Officer
The Spokane Police Department was entering a new era by hiring its first female police officer. There had previously been jail matrons and the occasional special female operatives for undercover work, but not a true woman cop. The editorial page of The Spokesman-Review seemed to applaud […]
Bradenton’s First Female Police Chief Welcomes Challenges
The City of Bradenton has a new leader in law enforcement. Tuesday, Mayor Wayne Poston announced Melanie Bevan is the new chief of police. Bevan has worked for the St. Pete Police Department for 29 years, most recently as assistant chief. Current Chief Michael Radzilowski, better […]
Town of Johnston Hires Female Police Officer First in Nearly 30 Years
Johnston Police Department has hired their first female officer in nearly 30 years. Jacquelyn (Beth ) Roberson of Batesburg officially joined the department’s ranks Thursday, Jan. 21. Speaking to The Advertiser shortly after the hiring, Police Chief Lamaz Robinson said the move shows “women can be […]
Liberian Leader Commends Indian Female Police Unit’s Role In UNMIL
Liberian President Elle Johnson Sirleaf has commended members of the all-female Indian Formed Police Unit serving with UNMIL on peacekeeping for their service to Liberia. According to a presidential mansion press statement issued here Wednesday, President Sirleaf made the commendation at a farewell program held on […]
Women Police Near And Far Learn To Lead In Palm Beach Gardens
More than 50 women from around the world will converge in Palm Beach Gardens for a week so they can advance their careers in law enforcement. They’ll come from as far away as Bangladesh, Indonesia and South Africa to get “science-based and dynamic” instruction at the […]
Few In Number, Female Police Officers Play Big Role
Having worked at the Nogales Police Department for more than 20 years, Lt. Veronica Hernandez is the first woman to serve two decades on the city’s force. She was also NPD’s first female sergeant, first female HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) supervisor and, following a […]
Portland Police Break Down Barriers By Swearing In First Female Muslim Officer
During a ceremony Friday morning, the Portland Police Department swore in five new officers. One was Zahra Abu. Pious Ali — who was touted as the first African-born man and first Muslim to be elected to public office in Portland when he was voted onto the […]
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First Ladies In RCMP
