Edith Smith (police officer)
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Edith Smith (21 November 1876 – 26 June 1923) was the first female police officer in the United Kingdom with full power of arrest.
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Edith Smith | |
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Born | (1876-11-21)21 November 1876[1] |
Died | 26 June 1923(1923-06-26) (aged 46) Halton, Runcorn, Cheshire, England |
Occupation(s) | Constable, midwife |
Employer(s) | Women's Police Service, Grantham, South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom |
Known for | Being the first policewoman in the United Kingdom |
Children | 4 |
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