A Chicago police officer who operated undercover and helped the police department target the “NATO 3,” who face terrorism and other felony conspiracy charges, returned to the stand. It was the second day in the trial. Recordings of conversations the officer had with the defendants and […]
They Went Whistling: Women In A Man’s World
In celebration of International Women’s Day, several woman authors will be present for the following event. You are all invited to attend.
In The Shadow Of Men
“This is an excellent article, containing many discussion points.” – Jane It seems the artistic and intellectual contributions of women are only taken seriously when they are reworked and rehashed by men, writes Ruby Hamad. Last year, I spent a few months in New York City, where I […]
No Bail For Man Who Headbutted Female Police Officer
Nigel Roberts Douglas will have plenty of time behind bars for the next few weeks to think about the ramifications of headbutting a female police officer in Orange Local Court last Thursday during a bail hearing over an alleged assault on his ex-partner. Roberts, 32, was […]
Female Officer Punched In Sydney
“Another disturbing article about a police officer being assaulted; I am a disappointed that the gender of the police officer remains headline worthy.” – Jane A Female police officer has been punched in the face by a man who refused to comply with a move-on direction in Sydney’s west. A […]
More Female Police Officers On Duty
“This is the second time I have heard a female police officer speak glowingly about the Saskatoon Police Service” – Jane When Staff-Sgt. Sandra Maxwell first started working for the Saskatoon Police Service, she was one of three female officers. Women were such a small part of the police workforce when […]
Melbourne Explosion ‘Not Malicious’, Injured Officers Fighting For Life, Police Say
Two female police officers suffered serious burns after the apparent LPG cylinder explosion occurred on Hambleton Street in Middle Park last night. A male officer and two firefighters were also injured. Police say the conditions of the two female constables and the male sergeant have improved, […]
More Women Officers Needed To Meet Peacekeeping Challenges Of UN Police, Officials Say
21 November 2013 – Outlining the array of challenges faced by United Nations police in peacekeeping missions, top UN Police officials today stressed the necessity of increasing the number of women officers for success in fulfilling their mandates. “We must have more female police officers among […]
INDIA: Female Police Officer Complains Against The Police
Ms. Padmini, a traffic warden, has accused local police, investigating her complaint of sexual harassment, of intimidation in order to protect the interest of the offender. The officer’s contention is that, while she was on traffic duty, the accused verbally abused her, punched her on the […]
Female Police Officer Blasted With Shotgun While Answering Routine Call
A female police officer who was on only her second night shift with a neighbourhood response unit was blasted with a shotgun at point blank range as she attended a routine call. Surgeons battled to save the hand of the 33-year-old West Yorkshire Police officer, who was […]