by Mari K Eder | Jun 1, 2023 | Op-Eds and Commentary
Mary Agnes Sullivan built a remarkable 35-year career as a pioneering policewoman in New York City. She became the first woman homicide detective in the New York City Police Department, breaking down barriers and setting new standards for women in law enforcement. Her... 
by Mari K Eder | May 30, 2023 | Op-Eds and Commentary
Ellen O’Grady claimed to be the first female detective. So did Mary Sullivan, but Ellen O’Grady had been a matron first, and Mary Sullivan hadn’t been through basic police training. Additionally, as Mae knew, many claimed to be the first policewoman or the first...