Friday is National Police Woman Day, a day to recognize the growing impact women are making in the traditionally male-dominated field of law enforcement.
Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt says it’s important to set an example for the younger generation to keep the momentum going.
“You know, I have a saying that if you can’t see her, you can’t be her,” says Sheriff Witt. “And so making sure that we are showing up as women in this profession in different aspects, whether you’re on patrol, investigations, community engagement, water patrol.”…