WOMEN POLICE AND PATROLS.

White Ribbon, Volume 21, Issue 249, 18 March 1916, Page 11

WOMEN POLICE AND PATROLS.

The Hull Watch Committee has appointed three women as members of its police force —a superintendent and two constables. In Southampton one policewoman has been appointed by the Watch Committee. It is understood that these officers will have the same powers as ordinary constables, though they are naturally being employed on special work. In each case the women selected have been trained b> Miss Darner Dawson, of the “Women’s Police Service.” On June 10th a crowded meeting was held at the Mansion House to describe the work of women patrols. The chair was occupied by Mrs Creighton, who was supported by the Lady Mayoress. The speakers included the Bishop of London, Countess Ferrers, and Sir Kdward Henry (chief of the Metropolitan Police Force). All spoke in high praise of the work done by the 2000 women all over the country who are serving as patrols. They give from two to six hours per week to the work, and are unpaid. It is not easy to tabulate results, but there can be no doubt that their mere presence in the streets serves as a “walking conscience,” while they themselves are learning much about the street life of our cities and villages. The collection amounted to j£is°- Ihe Central Patrol Committee is in need of funds to pay its travelling organisers, who are a necessary part of the scheme. — “The Shield,” July, 1915-