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Lynne Doucette

Lynne Doucette

Lt. Lynne D. Doucette is a patrol supervisor and defensive tactics trainer with the Brunswick (Maine) PD. Prior to being the first female promoted at BPD, she worked as an undercover detective assigned to the state narcotics task force.



Patricia Teinert

Patricia Teinert

Patricia A. Teinert has been a Texas peace officer since 1984. She has served as a patrol officer, investigator, and member of a juvenile gang and narcotics task force. She is currently a patrol officer with Katy ISD Police Department.
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Women in Law Enforcement

Blog - Women in Law Enforcement

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<p>CC_Flickr: <a href=&quot;http://www.flickr.com/photos/72825507@N00/3539161615&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>mikebaird</a></p>

Are Physical Tests Fair to Females?  

July 13, 2012
There's a pattern across police departments in this country where the physical ability hiring standard is higher than the physical ability post-hiring standard. A major problem with using physical ability tests as hiring criteria is that an applicant must be fit when hired, but in many police departments, they can deteriorate significantly once they obtain seniority.
<p>CC_Flickr: <a href=&quot;http://www.flickr.com/photos/36016146@N04/6681406157&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Ludie Cochrane</a></p>

How To Stay Safe During a John Sting  

July 2, 2012
The male and female officers who take on the undercover assignment as a prostitute often struggle with how far to carry the "walk and talk" to make a good case. The balance is no different in vice operations than when making a good drug arrest. The undercover (UC) officer must blend into the crowd, as well as lead the conversation in a safe and lawful way.
<p>BlackHawk&#39;s Women&#39;s Performance Polo Shirt</p>

Police Product Test: BlackHawk Women's Performance Polo  

June 7, 2012
I have to give kudos to BlackHawk for creating its Women's Performance Polo Shirt as part of a line of clothing for women that's great for both on and off duty and meets the needs of the tactically minded woman.
<p>The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in D.C. Photo: Lori M. Connelly</p>

Police Week: All of Our Blood Runs Blue  

May 18, 2012
Some people think female officers are more emotional than male officers. This may be so. I don't care. This week I don't think it mattered. All of our blood runs blue.
<p>CC_Flickr: <a href=&quot;http://www.flickr.com/photos/62518311@N00/4152232012/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Daquella manera</a></p>

How to Plan a 'John' Sting  

April 18, 2012
Attacking prostitution in a certain neighborhood or industrial strip usually involves undercover (UC) officers attempting to solicit street-walkers and placing them in steel bracelets. However, a "john" sting can be another effective way to combat the problem.

Competency Trumps Gender  

March 14, 2012
It wasn't until I became the first female to reach the rank of lieutenant and subsequently commander in my organization that gender became the focus. The media and the public were trying to shine a light on what I had spent so many years successfully deflecting and it was making me extremely uncomfortable.
<p>NYPD transit officer Carol Paukner was the inspiration for the book &quot;We&#39;re Not Leaving.&quot; Photo: NAWLEE</p>

Chronicling the Stories of 9/11 Responders  

February 8, 2012
While representing the board of the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE), I attended a lecture given by Dr. Benjamin Luft, the author of a wonderful book that tells the personal stories of 9/11 responders called "We're Not Leaving."
<p>Photo:&nbsp;<a href=&quot;http://www.flickr.com/photos/viirok/&quot;>Johan.V.</a></p>

Basic Concealed-Carry Tips for Small-Framed Females  

January 19, 2012
Men seem to have it so easy when it comes to concealed carry weapons. They tend to have bigger frames, longer torsos—more "bulk to hide the bulge." We women, especially of the small-frame variety, don't have it so easy.
<p>Photo: <a href=&quot;http://www.flickr.com/photos/romanlily/&quot;>romanlily</a>.</p>

How To Dress for Success  

September 28, 2011
When you have a court appearance or a job interview, your image should project that you are trustworthy, honest, hardworking, and highly competent. Read our primer on how to approach wearing a suit, blouse, shoes, jewelry, makeup, and hairstyle.
<p>Photo: Paul Clinton.</p>

Conventional Training Fails Today's Officers  

August 17, 2011
Conventional training, like military boot camp, almost always assumes recruits know nothing, have few skills and must be built from the ground up. This way of thinking is unfortunate and relatively ineffective.
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