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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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Why curbs are an officer's best friend
Why curbs are an officer's best friend

Nancy Fatura

I’ve got a rule when I’m dealing with people. It is very simple. They sit down. “S ... - 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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Calif. police and female lieutenant reach $150,000 deal

Lt. Robin Heinemann said in the suit that the department was 'rife with overt hostility and disparate treatment toward female officers' - Full Story

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Fired Federal Park chief gets her job back

Fired in 2004 after complaining publicly that her department was understaffed and underfunded - Full Story