I had a fun, quick session this morning, by chance. A short text from a Lieutenant at the Medway Police Department asking me if I could take a photo of the female officers Medway at the station. I have taken their photos many times, but it turns out today was the first time all were on the same shift. I never turn away from a photo opp, especially one’s yards from my studio, so here we have it, left to right: Officer Sharkey, Officer Casey, and Detective Swarthout, all on the same shift. Great officers, no matter what shift they are on. I will steal the text from Chief Kingsbury, who posted the photo below with the following since he says it better than I can.
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“Medway has always been fortunate to employ committed and dedicated law enforcement professionals. Since 2017, our ranks have included outstanding young women who are carrying on that tradition.
Detective Lauren Swarthout joined our agency in 2017, Patrol Officer Meghan Casey in 2018, and Patrol Officer Katherine Sharkey in 2021.
It took awhile but for the first time, a shift was comprised of all three of these outstanding officers when they worked today’s day shift together.
These officers are shining examples to all women and girls who are thinking about pursuing a career in law enforcement that you you can make it and yes you can excel.“
Awesome!!! MPD!!!