by Michele Genthon | Apr 20, 2018 | FIRST WOMEN, Law and Law Enforcement, Politics and Government
When First Women leave us, it is worthwhile to pause and learn what their lives taught us. Louise Slaughter served in Congress until the end of her life; Jeannette Woldseth fought to save lives as she was losing her own. Both show how a passion for others can fill a...
by Michele Genthon | Oct 13, 2017 | FIRST WOMEN, Law and Law Enforcement
The justice system in Dallas, Texas is now headed by three women of color. All three have walked into messes but, being women, they can probably handle it. Renee Hall is the First Woman chief of the Dallas Police Department, beginning her position in September, 2017....
by Michele Genthon | Jul 16, 2014 | FIRST WOMEN, Law and Law Enforcement
Seattle recently hired its First Woman police chief, Kathleen O’Toole. She steps into a quagmire as the police department has been investigated by the Justice Department and placed under a federal consent decree for use of excessive force and biased policing. A...
