First Uniforms for Cleveland Policewomen, 1957

In the 1950s, Cleveland’s policewomen advocated for uniforms like those worn by policewomen in Chicago, Los Angeles and New York City.  In the fall of 1956, the department tested possible choices. Chief Frank Story stated that the uniforms would include “a cap, a badge and probably a shoulder bag” and that the uniforms would be … Continue reading First Uniforms for Cleveland Policewomen, 1957