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Saluting our heroes: Celebrating National Police Woman Day

We bring you a collection of social posts from agencies across the country celebrating their exceptional women in uniform

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By Police1 Staff

Today is National Police Woman Day, a day that pays tribute to the brave women in law enforcement who put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities.

Throughout history, female police officers have broken barriers, shattered stereotypes and shown unwavering dedication in their service. Their strength, courage and commitment have paved the way for future generations of female law enforcement officers.

In honor of this special day, we bring you a collection of social posts from agencies across the country celebrating their exceptional women in uniform. These posts not only recognize the contributions of these remarkable women but also inspire girls and women everywhere to believe in their potential to make a significant impact and become leaders in their communities.

This article, originally published on September 12, 2023, has been updated

WOMEN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT
I wish I could go back and tell my 21-year-old rookie self, “Hey kid, make sure you start planning for retirement”
Using these six simple steps can go a long way toward improving your home life overall, particularly your relationship with your kids
If elite military forces and SWAT use positive self-talk, why shouldn’t a female officer use it too?
All I can ask any commander is this: “When was the last time you had ‘fun’ at work? When was the last time you heard your battle cry?”
If you get hurt at work and have to go to the ER, do you really want the trauma nurses talking about your tattered underwear?
There are good reasons why women and men should be trained differently in firearms
With three generations of women firmly established in policing, women mentoring other women should be a given
We police officers generally have to work out on our own time, and I see that as being just one more hour added to our shift
Time to validate the standards for job performance, rather than fixed ideas of ‘fitness’