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Excerpt from TOP COPS: Profiles of Women in Command Certainly not every woman wants, nor is she qualified, to serve in law enforcement. But educational programs that eliminate stereotypes and support women's entry into and success in policing must be encouraged if we are to help all our citizens make wise career and life choices. Then, and only then, will more women see themselves as career officers. One of my goals in writing this book is to increase the visibility of women in policing who have broken through significant barriers to achieve command positions from lieutenants, to captains, to sheriffs and chiefs. Additional goals are to eliminate stereotypes and misperceptions of women in policing by educating the public and to encourage more women in law enforcement to seek command positions. I also hope to encourage more women officers to take on a mentoring role: individually in their departments, through community activities, and by their participation in local and national organizations. TOP COPS: Profiles of Women in Command is also this feminists way of shining a light on just a few of an elite group of women in policing whose persistence and dedication place them among the trailblazers in law enforcement. Not only will you read about their achievements, but you will learn how they used their skill, dedication, and so often a much-needed sense of humor to break through the male-dominated blue wall of policing in order to achieve command positions. These are today's mentors of tomorrows police commanders. I hope their experiences help other women who may be considering policing as a career as well as the women police officers who serve in all ranks in law enforcement departments throughout the country. "...Gold provides an indispensable
resource for both scholars and members of the law enforcement community...particularly
those of us in leadership positions." "...Their stories serve
as an inspiration to young women across America who have every right
to believe they can pursue any career and rise to any challenge..."
"Worth reading...These
profiles should banish forever the Cagney & Lacey image...for women
in the police force ..." "Excellent text for a course
on women's history...Also would be beneficial to current female
police officers as they try to define their roles as mentors."
"...An inspiring book ..."
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