Our HERstory
We highlight women who have opened doors for us throughout NYPD history. From the "Firsts" women in the NYPD to accomplish high ranked positions to women who have proven their value during times of Equity & Inclusion. Although these honorable mentions are not the complete list of women on our job that have made history, we thank all of the women who came before us that enabled our carers to soar.
Helping us understand who we are and what we can accomplish in the future depends on the history of ourselves. History about the women in the NYPD helps us become informed, understand the present, learn from the past, preserve memories, and acknowledge the sacrifices made by our members to get us to present day.
To preserve this rich history of women, we want to make sure its correct. If there are any women not highlighted in his section that have been a “first” or have paved the way for change in our department, please contact us so we can add them to be acknowledged.