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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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Featured Articles

P1 Photo of the Week: Traffic Safety
P1 Photo of the Week: Traffic Safety

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(PoliceOne Image) This week’s photo comes from Officer Kerri Rivas of the California Highway ... - Read more

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Featured 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. One is biological. It is scientific fact that our brains are biologically different. Another reason is sociological.... - Read more

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Fla. cop suing after fired for failing to wear armor

She claims that the surgery she had as a result of breast cancer keeps her from wearing a vest - Full Story

News

Sex offender exposes self to off-duty cop

The officer was jogging when the suspect pulled up to ask her for directions - clueless to who he'd approached - Full Story

Exclusives

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

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

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)

Exclusives

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