Women Officers

U.S. Justice Department recognizes deputy’s heroism and quick thinking

The department is working on a new exam with more “functional” movements, like a body drag and jumping over walls

The N.Y. State Police has joined more than 150 other police departments in the "30x30 Pledge"

Early in her career, Chief Kathy Lester felt like "one of the guys." Now, she recognizes that every female officer's journey is unique and should be supported

Girmala, long considered a trailblazer for women in policing, is the only woman in LAPD history to have held all three assistant chief positions

“Trooper Tamar Bucci is not just a coworker to us. She is our sister and we are heartbroken by this devastating loss," said Patrick McNamara, the vice president of a local police union

Margaret York was part of the department's first all-female homicide detective team that served as inspiration for the 1980s television series "Cagney & Lacey"

Jackie Spresser was one of 22 female officials selected to work the Winter Olympics

Master Deputy Addy Perez is a five-year veteran of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department in South Carolina

Mayor Eric Adams described Sewell as “calm, collected, confident”

Commissioner Keechant Sewell called on community members to "join" police in the fight against crime

Strategies for success in 22 key areas of policing

Policing Matters podcast host Jim Dudley is joined by Police1 columnist Janay Gasparini to discuss the challenges law enforcement faced in 2021

The trooper, a member of Cuomo's security detail, said she felt “completely violated” by his unwanted touching at an event in September 2019