History in Blue: 160 Years of Women Police, Sheriffs, Detectives, and State Troopers
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History in Blue: 160 Years of Women Police, Sheriffs, Detectives, and State Troopers
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In 1893, Chicago’s mayor gave Marie Owens the title of “patrolman,” even though she had no authority to walk a beat. She did ... read full description

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Mar 20, 2010
Amy rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This book was sent to me by one of my Twitter friends who knows I'm in law enforcement and that I love to read. I am so glad I got the opportunity to read it!

It is exactly what it says: a history of women in law enforcement. There are wonderful stories of women breaking into this man's field dating back to the mid-1800s. It tells how women first got a foot in the door to this career field and how things are still changing for women in the field. Stories come from all over the United More...
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Feb 19, 2011
VegasGal rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This book does a great job at presenting the historical information of women in law enforcement, and their many struggles (and accomplishments, too) which has been going on for hundreds of years, and still occurs in some aspects even 'til this current day. However, the stories and examples throughout the book became a bit dry and wordy so I found myself skimming over some parts just to get through them. Luckily the majority of the story kept me interested and eager to learn more so the "not More...
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Jan 24, 2011
liirogue rated it: 4 of 5 stars
A very interesting look at the history of women in the police force. Duffin does a good job of pulling in anecdotes from female police officers to work into his narrative.
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Sep 14, 2011
Sherri *SheLuvs2Read* rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Interesting topic but very dry presentation.
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Teri Pre rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Interesting, if somewhat dry, read.
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