Women Officers

The new guidelines are “designed to help make policing a more compelling career path for women,” acting Attorney General Matthew Platkin said

“Myself and the entire department take the rights of nursing mothers seriously,” Sheriff David Favro said

The previous height requirement for female officers joining Spain’s police force was set at 5 feet 3 inches tall

Pennsylvania's state police agency was the first in the U.S. to fully integrate female troopers

Catherine Albera was one of the first two female officers sworn into the NYPD

The officers endured a hostile work environment and were put in undesirable jobs after raising sexual harassment complaints, a federal jury found

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