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By Lou Ann Hamblin
Calling all women in the emergency services! Aim high, with success in your sights! Take control over your performance, or someone else will! Here is how.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order May 2012)
By Bobby Inman
Law enforcement tactics and techniques that were originally developed for male officers do not always work best for women. This recent two-day training course was geared toward teaching female officers strategies and techniques that can work more to their advantage.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order May 2011)
By Tom Wetzel
Defensive tactics training by departments should try to expose officers to different types of attacks they may encounter, including defenses against hair pulls. Under stress, tactics against hair pulls will come in handy and help protect the officer from harm during a tour of duty.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order May 2011)
By Karen Bartuch
The primary mission of the WTA is to promote and encourage training and education among female law enforcement in an effort to enhance and refine skills in the areas of firearms, combat mindset, tactics and fitness. The WTA also provides a forum for members to share their experiences and skills and cull best practices. It welcomes both male and female members.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order May 2011)
By Michelle Ray
With more women in law enforcement than ever before, the demand for women-specific police gear is high. Female officers should be aware of products, equipment and solutions that can accommodate their bodies, providing greater comfort and safety on the job.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order May 2011)
By Shannon Woolsey
Female presence in law enforcement has grown significantly since the first woman officer, but progress has slowed in recent years. Agencies can often be unreceptive or deterrent to female officers. Departments should take steps to accommodate and recruit female officers, as they can bring different qualities to the profession.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order Oct 2010)
By Dwayne Orrick
Women continue to be the most under-represented category of employees in law enforcement, even though they provide the most plentiful source of potential candidates.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order Dec 2009)
By Jody Kasper
Agencies need to actively recruit women with a variety of techniques to increase diversity in the workplace.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order Dec 2006)
By Matt Danielsson
Use specific excercises and lifts to even the playing field in upper body strength between officers.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order Jun 2005)