Mar 17, 2023 · In 1845, at the urging of women’s social groups such as The Women’s Christian Temperance Union, the New York Police Department hired women as police matrons to improve the treatment of females and children in police custody.

The Women’s Institute. The Women's Institute offers an opportunity for 100 NYPD women to network and gain leadership skills to increase representation in executive positions and specialized units.

Dec 9, 2024 · History of Women in the NYPD - From the Policewomen's Endowment Association, includes a timeline. [unavailable as of April 2022] Keynote Remarks at the 2015 Women in Policing Conference: “Women in the NYPD: Hear Them Roar ” Mary Jo White, includes several links. NYPD CELEBRATES WOMEN IN POLICING (press release April 15, 2009)

Nov 20, 2024 · NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday appointed sanitation chief Jessica Tisch as police commissioner. A city government stalwart and ex-NYPD official, she’ll be just the second woman in the high-profile, high-pressure post.

Mar 29, 2023 · Celebrating women’s history is not confined to 31 days in March, every day we celebrate, recognize, and salute the exceptional women of the NYPD.

Isabella Goodwin (née Loghry) was an American police officer and the first female detective in New York City.

Jan 4, 2023 · The representation of sworn women in the New York City Police Department (NYPD) is currently 19 percent, a 3 percent increase since 2000. 7 Overall, women comprise 17 percent of sergeants, 13 percent of lieutenants, and 11 percent of those in the executive ranks (captain and above.) Of the nearly 7,000 females (out of approximately 34,500 ...

Mar 9, 2021 · NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- As we celebrate Women's History Month, CBS2 is looking at women's roles in law enforcement. Reporter Ali Bauman recently sat down with several high-ranking...

Dec 15, 2021 · New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams on Wednesday formally named Keechant Sewell, the Nassau County chief of detectives, as the city’s first female police commissioner.

Nov 29, 2024 · The appointment of Jessica Tisch as the 48th commissioner of the New York Police Department is a landmark moment, making her only the second woman to ever hold this prestigious role. This highlights the ongoing progress in gender representation within law enforcement leadership, a sector traditionally dominated by men.