TLC's "Police Women" police reality series features five female officers of the Dallas Police Department in its fourth jurisdiction following earlier shows in Broward County, Fla., Maricopa County, Ariz., and Memphis, Tenn. The "Police Women of Dallas" debuts Oct. 28. Photos courtesy of TLC.
Police Women of Dallas
Senior Corporal Melissa Person is a Dallas native and nine-year veteran of the department. She works the challenging South Central Division. She's "strong-willed, outspoken and relentless when it comes to chasing down criminals," according to TLC. Off the job, Melissa's a single mom who is raising children Turner, Katherine and her youngest, Alistair.
Sgt. Tracy Jones is a veteran cop with 15 years on the job and "remains cool, confident and always in control."
On the streets, Sgt. Tracy Jones is as tough as they come, but when her shift ends, the stern facade melts away as she heads home to her teenage daughter, Kaylon. Out of uniform, Tracy's a loving single mother, "who isn't afraid to laugh, cry or show her tender side," according to TLC.
Officer Burnside is a "born and raised Texas girl who loves nothing more than putting bad guys behind bars," according to TLC. At home, Beth and her officer husband Dion enjoy a rich family life with their young children Kara and Jackson.
Officer Beth Burnside is a member of Dallas PD's elite Crime Response Team, a group of pro-active officers who target high-crime areas. Beth's unrelenting determination earned her "Rookie of the Year" honors after graduating from the academy, according to TLC.
Officers Mia Shagena (pictured) and Sara Ramsey are partners with youthful, outgoing personalities who "can definitely hold their own," according to TLC. Off duty, Mia is a happy, single twentysomething and Sara is a loving fiancée engaged to another officer.