Women in Blue: 16 Brave Officers, Forensics Experts, Police Chiefs, and More Volume 16 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781613734223)

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.

Author: Cheryl Mullenbach
ISBN-10: 1613734220
ISBN-13: 9781613734223
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2016
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.40w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 03/01/2016 pg. 177
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2016 pg. 126
Booklist 04/15/2016 pg. 44
Publishers Weekly 05/16/2016
Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2016 - Recommended - Better Than Most