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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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P1 Photo of the Week: Recruits and Boots
P1 Photo of the Week: Recruits and Boots

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(PoliceOne Image) This week’s photo comes from Cst. Glen Klose of the Edmonton Police Service ... - 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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Philly officer struck by drunk driver

The officer was released from the hospital after suffering head pain, the suspect was arrested - Full Story

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Video: Fla. cop wrestles 7-foot alligator at school

She was worried children would be let out of school before trappers arrived to take the gator - Full Story

Videos

Dash cam: Man fatally shot after attacking cops

Footage was just released of a July incident in which two officers were attacked by a suspect and both the male and female officer fired back.

Columns

Cops and Robbers 2.0: Tips for taking on the 'big boys' Jean Kanokogi - Tactical, Practical Tips for Women Officers

Cops and Robbers 2.0: Tips for taking on the 'big boys'

Men and women come in all different shapes and sizes, but female officers can still hone their training to overcome a few physiological differences - Full Story

Columns

Following your gut: Officer's hunch saves kidnapping victim Betsy Brantner Smith - Survival Insights

Following your gut: Officer's hunch saves kidnapping victim

Officer Ally Jacobs 'went from zero to hero overnight' for taking action when she knew something wasn't right - Full Story

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Police officers and the modern female warrior

Police officers and the modern female warrior

The female warrior is often more cautious than her male counterpart, spending more time planning, recognizing that brute strength cannot often compensate for poor tactical decision-making. - Full Story

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How gender differences enable new police leaders

How gender differences enable new police leaders

Ignoring differences between men and women in the police profession often stems from a misguided attempt to 'treat everyone equal' - Full Story

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