Pictures of the women who keep us safe – International Women's Day tribute to the female staff of North Yorkshire Police
By Martina Moscariello
Published 8th Mar 2019, 11:47 BST
Updated 8th Mar 2019, 12:03 BST
North Yorkshire Police have paid tribute to the women working for the force by sharing pictures and details of some of them.
From police officers to community workers and volunteers, these are the women that keep us safe. You can find out more about the history of women in policing, and in the force, here.
Police women
Amanda joined policing in 1990 because she wanted to make a difference to people's lives. She transferred to NYP as a Superintendent in 2009 and became Assistant Chief Constable in 2017.
Lucy works in the Investigation Hub in Scarborough. She joined in 2003 because she was after a job 'with a bit of 'excitement'.
Zoe works in the Partnership Hub and joined in 2006 as a regular after being a Special Constable whilst she studied for her PhD.
Lisa Winward was appointed Chief Constable in 2018. She's the second woman to have filled this post in the history of the force.
Sandy works as a Response Sergeant in York. She is one for the force's LGBT Network Deputy Co-Chairs and also Co-chair of the National Bi-Visibility working group.
Head of Organisation and Development. She says she is proud to represent the force at local, regional and national events.
Response Sergeant Clare says 'everyday is different'. One of her proudest moments is receiving a letter of thanks from a man she'd prevented from taking his own life.
Citizens in Policing Coordinator Manager Natasha joined in 2006 when she wanted to help develop creative solutions to the changing face of crime.
