Women in Blue
16 Brave Officers, Forensics Experts, Police Chiefs, and More
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Publisher Description
A Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People 2017
They were called sleuths in skirts, guardian mothers, copettes, and police in petticoats. It would be a long time—well over 150 years—before women in law enforcement were known simply as police officers.
Balancing the stories of trailblazers from the past with those of today's dedicated officers, chiefs, FBI agents, and forensics experts, this collection of riveting biographies traces the evolution of women in policing. Women in Blue inspires readers to value those who broke through barriers—often enduring ridicule and discrimination as they fought for equality—while original interviews shed light on the daily challenges, rewards, and life on the job of various women currently in the trenches of law enforcement. The chronological progression puts hot-button issues like police brutality, race relations, and the treatment of suspects and prisoners into historic context and shows how many women in law enforcement are working to challenge and improve their field.
This rich, authoritative history is packed with colorful anecdotes, excerpts from primary sources, and sidebars on related topics and includes photos, a bibliography, source notes, and a list of organizations interested teens can explore to learn more about the world of law enforcement, making it an indispensable resource for aspiring sleuths, officers, agents, crime scene investigators, and more.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Featuring black-and-white photographs throughout, this addition to the Women of Action series traces the history of women in law enforcement. Moving chronologically from the 19th century to the present, Mullenbach assembles 16 biographies of women, including Frances Glessner Lee (1878 1962), whose interest in miniatures, science, and crime investigation led her to create dioramas of murder scenes that helped detectives hone their skills; and Isabella Goodwin (1865 1943), who spent 30 years with the New York City Police Department. In a more contemporary profile, Mullenbach draws from email interviews with Italian-born Cristina Pino, who pursued a career in forensics in the U.S. (and currently works in Torrance, Calif.). It's an enlightening examination of a little-explored subject, offering both a historical resource and current insights into the profession. Ages 12 up.
