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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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What American police can teach the military about women warriors
What American police can teach the military about women warriors

Sgt. Glenn French

Recently, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta lifted a ban on women in combat that is sure to have an eff ... - Read more

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5 questions for career self assessment
In our leadership classes for women, we always start by asking students to take a few minutes a do a “career self assessment.” It’s nothing fancy, it’s just a quick way to internally check in and ask... - Read more

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Thanks to 'the guys' who taught this female cop to be an FTO

Thanks to 'the guys' who taught this female cop to be an FTO

While every generation can become disenchanted with the next, we have a tremendous responsibility to give back to our profession. - Full Story

News

"Don't let me go:" Cops recall rescuing Cleveland captives

Officer Barbara Johnson will never forget the moment she knew 3 captives had been found after 10 years - Full Story

Tips

Turning the tables (and opening heart and minds)

Years ago, when I first began working as an adjunct instructor at a DPS Academy, I used to get up at... - Full Story

Columns

2 female LEOs talk about the benefits of online education Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief - 10-43: Be Advised...

2 female LEOs talk about the benefits of online education

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 - Full Story

Columns

Thanks to 'the guys' who taught this female cop to be an FTO Nancy Fatura - Unleashing Your Inner Warrior

Thanks to 'the guys' who taught this female cop to be an FTO

While every generation can become disenchanted with the next, we have a tremendous responsibility to give back to our profession - Full Story

News

Female Sgt. blazes trail for up-and-coming cops

"She definitely has respect of her peers, of her subordinates, and her superiors" - Full Story

Videos

Cop can't resist grandpa's dance moves

A Sydney cop joins a man getting down in Martin place. (The officer joins in about a minute into the video)

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3 keys to improve your safety and success

3 keys to improve your safety and success

You are responsible for your own officer safety as well as your own career satisfaction - Full Story

Tips

Warriors versus worriers: Using the mindset remote control

Women and men think differently. Yeah, I know, newsflash. We think differently for at least two reasons.... - Full Story