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Commandby Wayne Parham and David GriffithDecember 10, 2024

Women in Law Enforcement: Wisconsin's Chief Tammi Larson

She wanted to be a cop because she wanted to help victims, especially children. “I came from a dysfunctional childhood and wanted to help other kiddos from broken homes,” she explains.

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Patrolby Wayne Parham and David GriffithDecember 10, 2024

Women in Law Enforcement: Colorado's Sergeant Amanda Lane

She graduated top of her class from the police academy and signed on with the Castle Rock (Colorado) Police Department. She’s now served with that agency nine years and risen to the rank of sergeant.

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Commandby Wayne Parham and David GriffithDecember 10, 2024

Women in Law Enforcement: New Jersey's Captain Heather Glogolich

“As captain of the NJITPD, I have been given the unique opportunity to train our team on a higher level, still remain active in patrol tactics, enhance the positive culture within the agency, and help add even more professionalism to our department.”

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Patrolby Wayne Parham and David GriffithDecember 10, 2024

Women in Law Enforcement: Maryland's Officer Allison Fry

“I knew I wanted to be a police officer here in Frederick at a very young age. And I wouldn’t want any other job.”

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Commandby Wayne Parham and David GriffithDecember 10, 2024

Women in Law Enforcement: Yale University's Assistant Chief Rose J. Dell

Assistant Chief Rose J. Dell says the greatest challenge she faced was balancing the family responsibilities of raising children and the demanding work and lengthy shifts as a police officer.

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Women in Law Enforcement: Arizona's Sergeant Amy Chamberlain

“When my investigation skills and thorough approach result in a successful prosecution and incarceration of criminals, I felt a great sense of achievement because it brought a sense of justice and closure for the victims and their families.”

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Patrolby Wayne Parham and David GriffithDecember 10, 2024

Women in Law Enforcement: Iowa's Deputy Karla Altenbaumer

Karla Altenbaumer got into law enforcement because she didn’t want to spend her career as an office worker. “I knew I didn’t want to sit behind a desk all day,” she says. “I knew I wanted to be out in the community helping people..."

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Women in Law Enforcement: Greensboro's Sergeant Natalie Altizer

Sergeant Natalie Altizer was the first female officer appointed to the North Carolina agency’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team, a unit that works with state and federal officers to arrest Greensboro’s worst criminals.

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Special Unitsby StaffDecember 5, 2024

Calling All K-9 Teams

Share Your Success Stories with Police Magazine's K-9 Newsletter!

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Special Unitsby Ronnie WendtDecember 5, 2024

Facility Dogs for Officer Wellness and Community Outreach

How Puppies Behind Bars is transforming the lives of inmates, officers and community members by training facility dogs.

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