May-Britt Rinaldo Ronnebro, ret. chief superintendent from the Swedish National Police/ former President of IPA Section Sweden and Former Secretary General of the International Executive Board of IPA. , shares her experience in policing and breaking through gender barriers with Marie Daly, Ret. Sergeant from An Garda Síochána/ Vice President IPA Section Ireland .
She joined the police service in Sweden in 1976 and faced challenges as one of the few female officers at the time. May-Britt discusses the discrimination and resistance she encountered, as well as the importance of female representation in the police force.
She also talks about her rise through the ranks and her work in various roles, including community policing and investigating juvenile crimes. May-Britt highlights the lack of support for women in the police force during her time and the need for work-life balance and family focus.
In a 3 part series we will be covering
- Part 1. Early years in Policing
- Part 2. Challenges as a Female Police Officer
- Part 3. Breaking the Glass Ceiling
Takeaways
May-Britt V. R. Ronnebro joined the police service in Sweden in 1976 and faced challenges as one of the few female officers at the time.
She discusses the discrimination and resistance she encountered, as well as the importance of female representation in the police force.
May-Britt highlights the lack of support for women in the police force during her time and the need for work-life balance and family focus.
She talks about her rise through the ranks and her work in various roles, including community policing and investigating juvenile crimes.