patrolwomen
Female cops patrolling
Patrolwomen is the plural of patrolwoman—a female police officer assigned to patrol duty.
The term emerged when women entering law enforcement were distinguished from their male counterparts: The department hired its first patrolwomen in 1968.
Now largely replaced by the gender-neutral *patrol officer*.
Authority figure in uniform
- sergeantMid-level military rank
- lieutenantJunior commissioned officer
- captainOne who commands
- inspectorOfficial quality checker
detective · deputy · constable · trooper · rookie · veteran · partner · squad
Worn symbol of membership
- holsterSidearm carrying case
- beltStrap securing trousers
- bootsAnkle-covering footwear
- capCovering for top
epaulettes · insignia · vest · nametag · radio · handcuffs · baton · flashlight
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- roundsAmmunition or bout divisions
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- stakeoutProlonged covert observation
- dispatchSend with speed
response · enforcement · investigation · arrest · citation · deterrence · community · checkpoint
Keenly aware of danger
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- observantNoticing things readily
- attentivePaying close notice
- watchfulCarefully attentive, observant
cautious · sharp-eyed · perceptive · composed · authoritative · decisive · courageous · disciplined
officer
Authority figure in uniform
- sergeantMid-level military rank
- lieutenantJunior commissioned officer
- captainOne who commands
inspector · detective · deputy · constable · trooper · rookie · veteran · partner · squad · precinct
badge
Worn symbol of membership
cap · epaulettes · insignia · vest · nametag · radio · handcuffs · baton · flashlight · whistle
beat
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- roundsAmmunition or bout divisions
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- stakeoutProlonged covert observation
dispatch · response · enforcement · investigation · arrest · citation · deterrence · community · checkpoint · escort
vigilant
Keenly aware of danger
watchful · cautious · sharp-eyed · perceptive · composed · authoritative · decisive · courageous · disciplined · professional
patrolwomendetectives
Those who solve crimes
investigators · undercover agents · desk sergeants · police chiefs · commissioners
patrolwomencriminals
Lawbreakers by act
lawbreakers · offenders · perpetrators · suspects · fugitives