Abstract
The chapter provides a history of the role of women in the NSW Police Force since 1915. It looks at their duties, the social acceptance of women in policing together with the change of the police culture. It considers the barriers that were encountered by police women over time and looks at the uniforms and equipment with which they were issued
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | True blue |
Subtitle of host publication | 150 years of service and sacrifice of the NSW police force |
Editors | Patrick Lindsay |
Place of Publication | Sydney |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Chapter | 15 |
Pages | 126-135 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780732293888 |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |