Happenings here and around the world August 2013

- Region 10 Member, Ellen Kirschman, author of "I Love A Cop" has a new book out called "Burying Ben" , a fictional crime novel.  It got excellent reviews. Try and support one of our region members.

- China sending 140 riot policewomen to Liberia - not sure why but just thought I would mention it. 

- Women police officers in Delhi claim they are overworked and underpaid ( welcome to our world :-))

There is a shortage of women officers to work on cases of crimes against women, which are piling up and those on the job are struggling to make a difference.

- Greensboro police officer Karen Walters settled her gender discrimination lawsuit against the city for $180,000 and a promotion to Captain.  Congrats to her.

- National Black Police Association is in the middle of their National Training Conference in Miami, FL. The Western Region will hold their regional training conference in Burlingame CA.  Nov 14-17, 2013.  Let me know if you would like more info.