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The author covers the entire history of policewomen in America since their initial promotion from desk jobs to patrol positions, and through the ranks from there. In only 40 years, women in police departments across the country have advanced with amazing speed to positions traditionally reserved for men. Many have gone on to become police chiefs, SWAT team commanders, homicide detectives, training instructors, and patrol officers. Having witnessed first-hand the transition from women as metermaids to full-fledged officers, the author offers first-hand accounts from women and others engaged in…mehr

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The author covers the entire history of policewomen in America since their initial promotion from desk jobs to patrol positions, and through the ranks from there. In only 40 years, women in police departments across the country have advanced with amazing speed to positions traditionally reserved for men. Many have gone on to become police chiefs, SWAT team commanders, homicide detectives, training instructors, and patrol officers. Having witnessed first-hand the transition from women as metermaids to full-fledged officers, the author offers first-hand accounts from women and others engaged in this important and transformative change in the world of American policing.
Autorenporträt
Robert L. Snow was a police officer with the Indianapolis Police Department for more than 38 years, retiring in 2007 with the rank of captain. He has published dozens of articles and short stories appearing in such national publications as Reader's Digest, Playboy, The Writer, the National Enquirer, Action Digest, Police, and The Saint Detective Magazine. In addition, he is the author of ten books: Protecting Your Life, Home, and Property (1995); SWAT Teams (1996); Family Abuse (1997); Stopping A Stalker (1998); The Militia Threat (1999); Looking for Carroll Beckwith (1999); Deadly Cults: The Crimes of True Believers (2003); Murder 101 (2005); Sex Crimes Investigation (2006); Technology and Law Enforcement (2007), Child Abductions: Prevention, Investigation, and Recovery (2008). He holds undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Indiana University, and he attended graduate school at the University of Wisconsin.