We've included some graphics here for you to share and we encourage you to download and repost on your social media channels. Please make the time to acknowledge those who serve but also to thank the strong individuals who years ago, charged boldly forward to break new ground in this profession. Someone always has to go first to make a different path! We are honored to have met some amazing female sheriff's deputies, K9 handlers and state troopers here in our area of Delmarva.
About this observance: National Police Woman Day is dedicated to all police officers that are women. The first police woman in the United States was most likely Marie Owens, who was hired by the Chicago Police Department in 1891. Although police matrons had worked in prisons in New York City prior to this, they did not have the authority to arrest as Owens did. Alice Wells was hired by the Los Angeles police department in 1910, and was the first American-born female police officer in the United States, as Owens had been born in Canada. Source
News Items:
North AL: Law enforcement agencies across North Alabama took to social media over the weekend to recognize the women in blue serving and protecting our communities. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office expressed their appreciation for the women that serve as deputies, investigators, and SROs locally and across the country on Facebook. North Alabama law enforcement agencies recognize National Police Woman Day
Knoxville, TN: “We salute all the female law enforcement officers, deputies, and troopers. Thank you for your dedication and professionalism. A special thank you to our female Tennessee State Troopers, and remember it’s your story, you write it,” said THP Knoxville in a Tweet. "East Tenn. officers celebrating National Police Women Day"
Portage, MI: Female officers at the Portage police station celebrated on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. "Portage, Kalamazoo participates in all female patrol for National Police Woman Day"
We thank all of you who have volunteered to serve and protect our cities, towns and neighborhoods. God bless and stay safe!
Delmarva Supports Law Enforcement was created to recognize police officers of Delmarva (fourteen counties across three states); along with advocating respect for all who serve.
