WOMEN POLICE.
Auckland,' Last Night. A deputation from the National Council of Women interviewed Commissioner Mcllvenney with a request for the appointment of women police under Regulations gazetted September, 1914. The Commissioner quoted from the reports of two policewomen stationed at, Auckland showing that visits had been made to parks, beaches, railway stations, picture theatres and other places, and said their duties, if necessary continued up to 11 p.m. He cofad not agree to them having the same arresting powers as policemen. A proposal to have policewomen sworn in was under consideration, and the institution of a distinguishing badge was also being considered. The deputation asked for .five policewomen for Auckland. The Commissioner said it was pure ly a matter of finance. The deputation said their request was not for Auckland alone. It world be made a national one.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3756, 18 February 1928, Page 2
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139WOMEN POLICE. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3756, 18 February 1928, Page 2
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