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For female forces, the Women Officers topic provides news, articles, and tactical tips to help take the fight to the bad guys. There was a time that a female officer was a rarity among the ranks, but today thousands of women stand on the thin blue line, serving on tactical teams, training other officers, working as detectives, and leading entire departments.

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On building warrior women
On building warrior women

Lou Ann Hamblin

“What compelled you to get out of bed this morning? What brought you here today? The fancy tit ... - Read more

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Female Challenges: The Uniform
In today's video tip, Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith talks to Dr. Michael Eby about the challenges that female officers face in trying to stay comfortable while on patrol. BLUtube is powered by PoliceOne.com - Read more Secure - Law Enforcement Only

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Following your gut: Officer's hunch saves kidnapping victim Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith - Career Survival

Following your gut: Officer's hunch saves kidnapping victim

Officer Ally Jacobs 'went from zero to hero overnight' for taking action when she knew something wasn't right - Full Story

News

Police moms find pride in daughters following in their footsteps

One mother's 22 years in law enforcement gave daughter first-hand look - Full Story

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Fight until you win: One law enforcement family's harrowing tale

Fight until you win: One law enforcement family's harrowing tale

Itasca County Sheriff's Officer Troy Ugrich described how his sister, Corrections Officer Darlene Troumbly, was serving breakfast to inmates when one lay in wait, determined to kill her. - Full Story

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Fight until you win: One cop calls his CO sister a 'hero' Hayley Hudson - Stories from the Beat

Fight until you win: One cop calls his CO sister a 'hero'

Itasca County Sheriff's Officer Troy Ugrich described how his sister, Corrections Officer Darlene Troumbly, was serving breakfast to inmates when one lay in wait, determined to kill her - Full Story

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Fit for female cops: Ankle holster checklist

Fit for female cops: Ankle holster checklist

A well-designed ankle rig can carry even a medium sized handgun comfortably, and it places the gun on a part of the body that most people don’t look at when looking for a firearm. - Full Story

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Jury: Cop's 1998 death a homicide

Jury: Cop's 1998 death a homicide

Jurors concluded Wash. state trooper Ronda Reynolds' husband and stepson were responsible for the killing, ruling out suicide. (KOMO Image) Cold case reopened

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