Beverly Hills Standard Honors Women in Law Enforcement

The Beverly Hills Standard recognizes the women of the Beverly Hills Police Department and their colleagues across the country following National Police Woman Day, observed annually on September 12.

The occasion honors women's contributions to law enforcement, from the officers answering emergency calls and helping victims to the investigators pursuing cases and the supervisors responsible for leading their teams. It is also an opportunity to recognize the women who helped open the profession to future generations.

That history has a significant connection to Los Angeles. Alice Stebbins Wells joined the Los Angeles Police Department in 1910, becoming its first female police officer. Her appointment followed a campaign for women's inclusion in the department and became an important milestone in the history of American policing.

For The Beverly Hills Standard, this recognition carries a clear message: everyone at our publication supports our police. We value the service of the men and women entrusted with protecting Beverly Hills, and this occasion gives us a particular opportunity to thank the women who accept that responsibility.

Police work demands sound judgment, preparation and the ability to respond under pressure. It also calls for patience and compassion when helping someone through a frightening or difficult moment. Those responsibilities deserve the community's respect.

Our appreciation extends to officers' families, who share the demands of a profession that requires service through nights, weekends and holidays.

To the women serving Beverly Hills and communities throughout the country: thank you for your courage, professionalism and dedication. National Police Woman Day offers a moment to recognize your work. Our support continues throughout the year.