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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

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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Featured Tips

Family code word
When you're off duty and out with your family, be sure you've established a code word —something like "Trouble," "Duck," or "Dismissed" —that you can verbalize in the event that... - Read more Secure - Law Enforcement Only

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News

Ohio's 'kissing cop' fired for 3rd time in 5 years

Janine Senanayake had missed a lot of work and some court dates, officials said - Full Story

News

UC Davis police chief resigns

Chief says she doesn't want Nov. 18 pepper spraying of Occupy protesters to define her or the university - Full Story

Columns

Fit for female cops: Vertical and horizontal shoulder holsters Tom Marx - Casting a Critical Eye on Weapons Technology and Training

Fit for female cops: Vertical and horizontal shoulder holsters

Whether you personally favor a vertical or horizontal shoulder rig, you will be well-served by trying on a few different options before making a selection. - Full Story

Columns

Functional fitness for female officers Kathy Vonk - Fitness for Female Officers

Functional fitness for female officers

Women in law enforcement encounter the same criminals that male officers do, therefore must be able to fight with and subdue those same criminals - Full Story

Exclusives

What do you do with a pregnant cop?

What do you do with a pregnant cop?

The length of maternity leave is generally up to the agency and the woman’s physician, but women usually need a minimum of 6-8 weeks. - Full Story

Exclusives

Reviving the female warrior (part one)

Reviving the female warrior (part one)

A women warrior’s prowess should not be defined by how big or physically powerful she is – in fact, neither should a man’s. - Full Story

Videos

Dealing with Pregnancy in a Law Enforcement Setting

Betsy Brantner-Smith touches on a sensitive subject that affects many female cops around the world. It is important to make sure your agency not only has a maternity policy but also a pregnancy policy in place. Light duty is often an option for pregnant police officers but it is crucial to know and understand how your agency operates. Betsy gives advice on how to deal with these issues.

In-depth News

Pa. cop fought for her life before shooting suspect

Pa. cop fought for her life before shooting suspect

Pittsburgh officer Janine Triolo was in a fight for her life. She had one handcuff on armed robbery suspect Ryan Davis when he smashed her face with his free hand and shoved a Ruger double-action pistol into her armpit before pulling the trigger. What followed was a violent struggle that left Officer Triolo with a broken eye socket, fractured nose, a concussion, and a detached retina. How did she overcome her 200-pound attacker? - Full Story