National Police Woman Day is celebrated each year on September 12. This day celebrates and honors female police officers all over the country. The day acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of female police officers who enforce law and order around the country. Roughly only 10% of the police force in the United States is made up of women.
National Police Woman Day hopes to rectify that by encouraging more women to join the service. Campaigns and events are organized to urge more women to take up law enforcement roles. Along with expressing gratitude to these officers, the day also hopes for a future where law enforcement bodies will have stronger female representation. Thank you for your service!
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National Police Woman Day History
In 1854, the first police matrons were hired by New York City police department to search and guard female prisoners, but they were civilians with no law enforcement authority. The role became quite popular among women and many started applying for similar positions in various parts of the United States.
The first policewoman in the United States was most likely Marie Owens. She was hired by the Chicago Police Department in 1891. As women were already working as matrons but they lacked authority to arrest but Owens did have that authority. Alice Wells was hired by the Los Angeles police department in 1910 and was the first American-born woman police officer in the United States. As Owens had been born in Canada.
Wells was a college graduate, a social worker, and had deliberately sought the position of a police officer. She soon became a pioneer in the national movement to have police departments hire women as officers.
Police Woman Day Celebrations
National Police Woman Day is a day dedicated to honoring women in the police force. Send a message of thanks to a policewoman, or give them a shoutout on social media. Otherwise you can also send them gifts and greeting on this day at police departments.
This day is also an awareness campaign so try to raise more and more awareness regarding it so that we can truly achieve women empowerment through the equal participation of women in law enforcement.
Explore on the internet through various websites searching for the information regarding the contribution made by all the brave police officers and make others aware about it too. One example is of the International Association of Women Police. This group works for a stronger role for women in law enforcement. Find out how you can advocate for women’s role in law enforcement and play your part in helping this cause.
Happy Police Women’s Day Wishes, Messages
“If there is a rightly enforced law in the country then our women police officers deserve half the credit for it.”
“We thank our women police officers for their flawless and motivating services towards our country and our countrymen.”
“We know that we are safe because we have our incredible women police officers taking care of the law.”
“The occasion of National Police Women’s Day reminds us that it is because of our women police officers that we are safe and secure.”
“Wishing everyone on the occasion of National Police Women’s Day. We are really blessed to have such a strong and motivated force of women police officers in our country.”
“Let us thank and salute the women police officers of our country who are always there fulfilling their duties.”
Happy National Police Women’s Day to everyone. Let us thank all the female police officers who are doing a wonderful job by serving our country.
If there is rightly enforced law in the country then our women police officers deserve half the credit for it. Warm wishes on National Police Women’s Day.
Wishing everyone on the occasion of National Police Women’s Day. We are really blessed to have such strong and motivated force of women police officers in our country.
Let us thank and salute the women police officers of our country who are always there fulfilling their duties. Happy National Police Women’s Day.
On the occasion of National Police Women’s Day, we thank our women police officers for their flawless and motivating services towards our country and our countrymen.
We know that we are safe because we have our incredible women police officers taking care of the law. Happy National Police Women’s Day.
The occasion of National Police Women’s Day reminds us that it is because of our women police officers that we are safe and secure. Warm wishes on this day.
National Police Women’s Day Quotes
“The motto of the police force is ‘to protect and serve.’ It’s a motto that doesn’t just apply to the men and women in uniform, but to the entire community.” – Chief of Police Cathy Lanier
“We are the women behind the badge, the women who keep our communities safe. We are mothers, wives, sisters, and daughters. We are strong. We are brave. We are proud.” – Sergeant Kimberly Munley, Texas
“There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction.” – John F. Kennedy
“I am proud to be a police officer. It is a calling like no other.” – Constable Amanda Rebecca Todd, Canada
FAQs on National Police Woman Day
1. When is National Police Woman Day is celebrated?
National Police Woman Day is celebrated annually on 12th September in US.
2. Who is known as the first female police officer in United States?
Marie Owens is known as the first policewoman officer in United States when she was hired by Chicago Police Department in 1891.
3. Is there a National Day for Police?
On October 1, 1961, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15th as a day to honor police officers.
