On September 12, 2025, the nation will once again celebrate National Police Woman Day, a moment to recognize the dedication, courage, and sacrifices of female law enforcement officers across the country. Women have played an instrumental role in law enforcement for more than a century, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations. On this special occasion, MdE Software, a woman-owned business specializing in software solutions for public safety agencies, proudly salutes all the women who serve and protect our communities each and every day.
We would also like to take this moment to recognize NAWLEE, the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives, who promote the ideals and principles of women executives in law enforcement and have been doing so since 1996, and the many other state and national women organizations who shine the spotlight on women in Law Enforcement every day.
Trailblazers in Law Enforcement
Women in law enforcement have a long and inspiring history. Some of the most notable pioneers include:
Alice Stebbins Wells (1910) – The first sworn female police officer in the United States, she joined the Los Angeles Police Department and advocated for the inclusion of women in policing.
Georgia Ann Robinson (1916) – The first African American female police officer, serving in the LAPD and championing community relations.
Penny Harrington (1985) – The first woman to become chief of a major U.S. city police department (Portland, Oregon).
Cathy Lanier (2007) – The first permanent female Chief of Police of Washington, D.C.
These women, among many others, shattered glass ceilings, proving that law enforcement is a career for both men and women alike.
Women in Software: Pioneers in Technology
As a woman-owned software company, MdE Software also celebrates the groundbreaking achievements of women in software programming and development. Women have been at the forefront of computer science since its inception, including:
Ada Lovelace (1843) – The first computer programmer, who developed an algorithm for Charles Babbage’s early mechanical computer.
Grace Hopper (1944) – A U.S. Navy officer and computer scientist who developed the first compiler and contributed to the development of COBOL.
Margaret Hamilton (1960s) – A lead software engineer for NASA’s Apollo program, whose coding work made the moon landing possible.
Radia Perlman (1980s) – A network engineer known as the “Mother of the Internet” for her development of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), crucial to modern networking.
Sophie Wilson (1980s) – A British computer scientist who helped design the ARM architecture, which powers most modern mobile devices today.
These trailblazers have influenced not just the field of technology but society as a whole, just as women in law enforcement continue to reshape and enhance public safety.
MdE Software’s Commitment to Women in Law Enforcement
MdE Software is proud to support female officers by providing cutting-edge software solutions tailored to public safety agencies. As a woman-owned company, MdE understands the challenges that women face in traditionally male-dominated industries, and we remain committed to empowering women in both law enforcement and technology.
This National Police Woman Day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all female officers who uphold justice and protect our communities. Your dedication and service do not go unnoticed, and MdE Software proudly stands with you.
Happy National Police Woman Day 2025!
