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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
If you want to be a CSI, you have to deal with disturbing scenes — and get your hands very, very dirty
To date, only three women have become members of the Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue (BORSTAR) Team of U.S. Customs and Border Protection — Julie Gallagher is one of them
I recently asked two female law enforcers — Lieutenant Barbara Barrist and Lieutenant Debbie Ingram how — they manage to balance their police career and educational endeavors
While every generation can become disenchanted with the next, we have a tremendous responsibility to give back to our profession
Lieutenant Terri Wilkin spent a quarter century with the Maryland State Police, serving in a wide variety of assignments — patrol, investigations, intelligence, and training, to name but a few
You are responsible for your own officer safety as well as your own career satisfaction
The engineers who designed curbs may have had some big plan about guiding traffic, but really their best use is for officer safety
Webster defines combat as “a fight or contest between individuals or groups”