Early this year, the Vermont State Police announced that Ingrid Jonas was being elevated from the rank of lieutenant to that of captain, the first female in the agency’s history to reach that rank. Captain Ingrid Jonas joined Vermont Edition to talk about her new role […]
“Huge Changes” For Female Police Officers Over The Last 30-Years
Sgt Sue Jamieson is based in Brampton, and has been working for Cumbria Constabulary for 34 years – the longest serving female officer currently working for the force. “One of the main changes between now and when I first joined the police is the number of […]
No Room For Complacency In Gender Equality, Policing Conference Hears
“Another informed voice in “opposition to so-called positive discrimination tools, such as quotas” The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Veteran Women’s Council agrees.” – Jane There is no room for complacency in efforts to ensure more women obtain top roles in public life, a leading US diplomat has told a gathering […]
Fredericton’s Female Police Chief A 1st For Atlantic Canada
“Another milestone for women in policing has been achieved.” – Jane Hall. Atlantic Canada’s first female police chief says conditions are improving for women police officers. But Leanne Fitch, who was named chief of the Fredericton Police Force this week, admits there’s still room for improvement, particularly in the […]
Women In Police Services In The Europe Union: Facts & Figures
“Women working at the Research Unit at the Institute for Public Security of Catalonia’s School of Police carried out a comparative study on Gender diversity in police services in the European Union.” Jane Hall The study is an update of a research carried out by the European Network of Policewomen in 2008. They […]
Outstanding Video
“Quebec, Ontario and Toronto Police departments deserve kudos on proactive models to address harassment. Please take the time to view the March 26th Status of Women Committee hearing.” In my opinion the testimony at March 26th Status of Women subcommittee looking into workplace harassment in the Federal work place was […]
The Historical Journey Of Women In Policing And Police Leadership In New South Wales
“There was no doubt, they were hoping it would fail, I think they believed that in a couple of months we’d come back and say we couldn’t cope.” – Chief Commissioner Christine Nixon (2001) ABSTRACT The journey of women in policing and police leadership has been long and strewn with obstacles […]
US Names First Female Secret Service Chief
“One more milestone.” – Jane Hall Barack Obama, the US president, has named Julia Pierson as the first female chief of the Secret Service, the elite protection branch which was marred by a prostitution scandal in Colombia last year. Pierson, who most recently served as the agency’s chief of staff, will […]
Lesbian LAPD officers settle harassment suit for $1.25 million
“The courts seem to be providing monetary motivation for organizations to ensure a healthy workplace.” – Jane Hall The Los Angeles City Council approved a $1.25-million payout Wednesday to a lesbian LAPD officer and a lesbian retired officer to settle claims by the women that they were subjected to repeated sexual […]
Top Woman Police Officer Wants End To ‘Macho’ Force
“Speaking out takes courage and leadership. Kudos to Chief Superintendent Irene Curtis for her leadership.” – Jane Hall The new head of the Police Superintendent’s Association has been challenged over her call for radical changes in police leadership. Irene Curtis, a Lancashire Constabulary Chief Superintendent, has branded the culture of […]
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First Ladies In RCMP
