Tag: Women in LE: Page 7

Patrol

Alabama Officer Honored for Saving Woman's Life from Floodwaters

An officer with the Hartselle Police Department was given the medal of valor for her actions in July that resulted in a woman's life being saved from deadly floodwaters.

September 12, 2019

Patrol

Man Indicted for Assault on Female Ohio Police Officer

A 57-year-old man was indicted Monday for a violent attack on a North Royalton police officer in August.

September 11, 2019

Special Units

New Jersey K-9 and Handler Become Social Media Superstars

An officer with the Ewing (NJ) Police Department and her K-9 partner are "blowing up" on social media with more than 15,000 followers. Their photos and videos on Instagram may one day even overshadow an on-duty accomplishment that could put them in law enforcement history books.

August 30, 2019

Patrol

Florida Officer Sues Department for Lost Pay, Alleged Harassment

An officer with the Orlando Police Department has filed a lawsuit against the agency alleging that the department engages in a "systematic pattern of harassment" against disabled female officers placed on limited duty.

August 28, 2019

Patrol

Iowa Department Welcomes First Female Officer in 40 Years

The Blue Grass Police Department welcomed its first female officer to the ranks in 40 years on Tuesday.

August 23, 2019

Patrol

Teen Gets Life Sentence for Murder of Baltimore Police Officer

A teenager in Baltimore will spend the rest of his life in prison for the murder of Officer Amy Caprio in May of 2018.

August 22, 2019

Training

California Department Hosts Recruitment Event Aimed at Female Candidates

The San Jose (CA) Police Department recently hosted a recruitment event targeting female candidates.

August 21, 2019

Special Units

Looking Back: Child Burn Victims, Recruiting Women, and a Female Motor Officer

In past August issues, POLICE has covered how to investigate children’s burn injuries, efforts to hire female officers, and one woman’s experience as a motor officer.

August 16, 2019

Patrol

Iowa Deputy Dies from Crash Injuries Suffered Friday

A Lyon County, IA, sheriff's deputy died Tuesday from injuries she suffered in a patrol vehicle crash on August 9.

August 14, 2019

Patrol

Charlotte Officer Cleared in Controversial Fatal Shooting

Police Chief Kerr Putney said employees at the Burger King called police after Franklin was acting suspicious and gave the employees an "uneasy feeling." He said 911 calls from inside the restaurant indicated Franklin had a gun.

August 14, 2019

Patrol

Tennessee Officer Honored for Saving Child's Life

Officer Jillian Hampton has been honored for her heroism in the life-saving actions she took to rescue a child from an undisclosed medical emergency in July.

August 9, 2019

Point of Law

Video: Injured Veteran Texas Officer Fights City for Recovery Pay

Over three years since suffering a life-changing back injury on duty, Fort Worth Police Officer Kellie Whitehead is fighting with the city to be paid during her recovery following surgery.

August 8, 2019