Police Women of Memphis

Officer Arica Logan tried her hand at jobs ranging from flight attendant to waitress, and then set her sights on becoming a police officer in her hometown of Memphis. With two years on the force, Arica is, according to TLC, "a determined high achiever who prides herself on her fairness and excellent aim; she is one of the top guns in her class."

Officer Joy Jefferson is a wife and mother of two who grew up in a part of town where most people feared the police, but wanted to be an officer since she was a child. With a tough upbringing never far from her heart, according to TLC, Joy "relishes the chance to police her old neighborhood and show the young women in the projects that they too can get out and make something of themselves."

The female Memphis police officers featured on the show are (from left to right) Virginia Awkward, Aubrey Olson, Arica Logan and Joy Jefferson.

Officer Virginia Awkward, according to TLC, "understands the impoverished neighborhood she patrols because she was raised there. Criminals should not be fooled by Virginia's slight stature, vivacious personality and welcoming grin. In the streets, she's aggressive, confident and can handle the worst out there."

Memphis police officer Virginia Awkward chases a suspect during a foot pursuit in an episode of "Police Women of Memphis."

Officer Aubrey Olson is a single mom who put herself through college. This six-year police veteran, according to TLC, "is always guaranteed to bring a smile along with her when on patrol. But behind her lighthearted demeanor, there lies an officer who is determined to get the job done."

Memphis is the setting for the third installment of TLC's "Police Women" series. The four officers this time include two who grew up in the south Memphis neighborhoods they now patrol. Officer Virginia Awkward (pictured) documents a confiscated revolver and two long guns.