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September/October 2024

Women in Law Enforcement

Police Magazine September/October 2024

7 Things to Consider When Purchasing Rugged Computers

Given the importance of rugged computers and police agencies' limited budgets, decision-makers need accurate information to make well-informed purchases. Here are seven factors to consider when choosing rugged laptops for law enforcement.

December 17, 2024

Patrol officer using Getac rugged computer while on patrol.

Point of Law: Vehicle Impoundment, Inventory Searches, and the Fourth Amendment

United States v. Ramos serves as a reminder for officers about the possible challenges that may arise when invoking an exception to the Fourth Amendment’s warrant requirement.

December 17, 2024

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Women in Law Enforcement: Sharing Their Stories

This special section of POLICE is dedicated to all the women who are serving in law enforcement right now.

December 11, 2024

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Women in Law Enforcement: Yale University's Lieutenant Sabrina Wood

Her career path has featured a variety of assignments, the most rewarding of which has been planning for all major university events. Those range from small intimate gatherings to football games with more than 70,000 attendees.

December 10, 2024

Women Of Le Wood

Women in Law Enforcement: VA Police Chief Connie Washington

The resentment from fellow officers manifested in more than just comments or quiet contempt. Veteran officers refused to offer her help and advice. They were also slow to respond to her requests for assistance, she says.

December 10, 2024

Women Of Le Washington

Women in LE: University of Nevada's Detective Faith Syfret

She is a detective who has served in many positions with her department and with an FBI task force as an undercover detective for the regional human exploitation and trafficking unit.

December 10, 2024

Women Of Le Syfret

Women in Law Enforcement: Nashville's Sgt. Lynsie Nacole Smith

The Nashville sergeant says her favorite assignment has been working as a community coordinator, which is her current role. She connects visitors, residents, and stakeholders with all of the resources they need to experience a safe and peaceful Nashville.

December 10, 2024

Women Of Le Smith

Women in Law Enforcement: Case Western Reserve University’s Lieutenant Sarah Shendy

Her favorite assignment in life has been working as a D.A.R..E officer. That led to what she calls her second passion and favorite assignment as an officer, working for the Ohio Attorney General’s Office as a law enforcement training officer.

December 10, 2024

Women Of Le Shendy

Women in Law Enforcement: California's Officer Kristin Pisciuneri

Her favorite assignment has been as Menifee’s first female motor officer because she says it’s a great opportunity to represent the city while showing little girls they can do anything if they work hard enough.

December 10, 2024

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Women in Law Enforcement: Virginia's Detective Christin Oesterling

"I know that God guided me to this job. Law enforcement is, for me, to show up in the chaos, be present with my victims, support my coworkers, and again I still love catching the 'bad guys.'"

December 10, 2024

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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.

December 10, 2024

Women Of Le Larson

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.

December 10, 2024

Women Of Le Lane

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