The emotional toll of policing—especially for women handling cases involving violence against women and children—can lead to secondary trauma and burnout.
In the early 20th century, officers like Alice Stebbins Wells (sworn in 1910) were restricted to social work-related duties, focusing on women and children. policewoman bondage
A significant body of research examines the criminal victimization of policewomen by their own colleagues. policewoman bondage