A Florida-based Hispanic policewoman with two small children slammed anti-cop, race-based political campaigns with an emotional video that championed America’s color-blind ideals. “I swore an oath,” Miami-Dade officer Lydia Marquez said. “I swore that I was going to protect and serve all people, not blacks, not whites… […]
Female Police Officers Have To Work 1,000 Times Harder
The Zimbabwe Republic Police, just like other public institutions, has had its fair share of criticism especially with regards to carpet interviews and demand for sexually-induced promotions and transfers among its female members. NewsDay (ND) reporter Xolisani Ncube last week had an opportunity to chat with […]
Female Police Officers Increasing Play Active Roles But Many More Are Needed
When Mie Niwayama became a police officer 32 years ago, most women were assigned to the traffic section after graduating from the academy. But times have changed, and in April, Niwayama, 51, became the first woman to head a riot police unit, consisting of three all-male […]
Miami Police Officer Lydia Marquez’s Emotional ‘Why I Serve’ Video Goes Viral
A female police officer from Miami has poured her emotions into a video she posted online in which she talked of the dangers she and her colleagues face when they respond to emergency calls. Officer Lydia Marquez decided to record the four-minute video and post […]
Police Promote First Female Lieutenant, Mark Retirement Of Veteran Officer
Theresa Healy is sworn in as the first woman lieutenant in the history of the Eatontown Police Department and will serve as the department’s commander of investigations. KAYLA MARSH/STAFF EATONTOWN – The borough police department officially marked several changes in the ranks, including the promotion of […]
Female Police Officer Assaulted, Thrown Down Embankment in Pennsylvania: Reports
Police in Eastern Pennsylvania are searching for a man who allegedly attacked a female police officer on Wednesday, throwing her down a steep embankment. West Penn Township police officer Melissa Ruch was reportedly assaulted after stopping to investigate a disabled vehicle on Route 309 at about […]
New Book – “Silenced: The Untold Story Of The Fight For Equality In The RCMP
A new thoroughly researched book is now available and was written by RCMP Veteran Dr. Bonnie Reilly Schmidt. The book is entitled “Silenced: The Untold Story Of The Fight For Equality In The RCMP.” In light of the class action facing the Force, this book provides […]
History Made: First Female Police Chief Named In Bergen County
BERGENFIELD, N.J. — Cathy Madalone made history in 1994 when she became the first woman to join the Bergenfield Police Department . But making history once wasn’t enough for this bold woman. Now the 21-year veteran is becoming Bergen County’s first female police chief. Madalone will oversee a 44-member department where […]
Female Police Officer Steals The Show As She Gets Footloose In Front Of Thousands At Pride Event
It attracted thousands of revellers to watch more than 100 performers but one female police officer became the unlikely star of Manchester’s Pride event. The WPC was caught on camera throwing some killer dance moves and by the looks of it her jovial approach to her […]