Patricia TeinertFrom Patricia TeinertWomen in Law EnforcementTips for Joining Investigative UnitsInvestigative units in law enforcement seem to be more welcoming to females than the more male-dominated units. This could be because females have been utilized in law enforcement investigations since at least 1912.June 30, 2013Women in Law EnforcementTips for Joining the Motor UnitDo you want to be distinguished as the top 0.2% of law enforcement? If you are a female and make it into your agency's motor unit, you will be.May 29, 2013Women in Law Enforcement5 Tips for Joining a K-9 UnitHave you noticed there are very few female K-9 handlers in law enforcement? Don't let that deter you. If you’re motivated to join a K-9 unit, use these five tips to prepare and achieve your goal.April 25, 2013Women in Law Enforcement5 Tips for Joining a Specialty UnitFemale officers may encounter resistance when they apply to join special units such as SWAT, K-9, narcotics, internal affairs, or crime prevention units. To help those hoping to break into these units, PoliceMag.com is launching a Web-exclusive, multi-part series offering strategies to reach this goal.March 30, 2013Women in Law EnforcementPitfalls of Off-Duty Carry for Female CopsOur clothing is close-fitting, which makes it difficult and occasionally impractical to conceal a handgun underneath it. The bulge makes it much too obvious.February 27, 2013Women in Law EnforcementPrisoner Escorts Require Two OfficersIf one wants to find issue or place blame, I would look toward the policies and judgment of the agency's administration. Why was there only one officer escorting this inmate? Even Sheriff Phil Wowak has said his office will re-evaluate their prisoner-escort policy of one inmate, one deputy.December 7, 2010Women in Law EnforcementDo Victim Impact Statements From Officers Carry More Weight?Phoenix Police Officer Jennifer Moore read her victim statement during sentencing. One article stated, "the highlight in court was Moore's dramatic description of how his shooting her had impacted her life."September 20, 2010Women in Law EnforcementBoundaries of the BadgeAll departments must be concerned with the image they project to their community. Our ability to work depends on the support of the community where we serve. This is one of many reasons we must abide by department policy on proper conduct and outside employment.July 2, 2010Women in Law EnforcementWhy I Support Arizona's New Immigration LawFederal law states the burden of proof falls on the alien for documents of legal immigration. How can a transfer of custody take place if you aren't allowed to ask for documents?May 13, 2010Women in Law EnforcementReality in Maricopa County? I Hope NotI expected the four female deputies of "Police Women of Maricopa County" to be portrayed as professional law enforcement personnel. I was wrong.April 23, 2010Page 1 of 1
