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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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Officer hit by truck chases after driver

The officer was dragged 20 feet, and still managed to get up, get in her squad and pursue him - Full Story

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Slain W.Va. sheriff's widow sworn in as interim sheriff

Slain W.Va. sheriff's widow sworn in as interim sheriff

She'll serve at least through the remainder of his term, determined to fulfill his commitment to fight prescription drug abuse - Full Story

Columns

What American police can teach the military about women warriors Sgt. Glenn French - SWAT Operator

What American police can teach the military about women warriors

Webster defines combat as "a fight or contest between individuals or groups" - Full Story

Videos

Florida trooper arrests Miami police officer in marked car

"Oh yeah, I'm serious" yells the Fla. trooper who pursued a marked cruiser traveling up to 120 mph for almost 5 minutes before pulling over.

Columns

P1 Photo of the Week: Traffic Safety PoliceOne Members - Photo of the Week

P1 Photo of the Week: Traffic Safety

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

Tips

Use your capacity to multitask to your advantage

At the end of every class I teach, I encourage students to email me for my recommended reading list.... - Full Story