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Hanover Borough Honors Women Officers for National Police Woman Day

On Sept. 12, 2026, Hanover Borough Police marked National Police Woman Day, commemorating Alice Wells' 1910 hiring and recognizing officers Katherine O'Donnell, Kaylin Julias and Kelly Bartos.

Published Sep 15, 2026, 7:11 AM EDT | Lehigh Crimewatch

September 12, 2026 was National Police Woman Day, commemorating the Los Angeles Police Department’s 1910 hiring of Alice Wells, who is believed to be the first woman in the U.S. granted arrest powers. The Hanover Borough Police Department celebrated its three women officers—Katherine O'Donnell, Kaylin Julias and Kelly Bartos—thanking them for their service and wishing them success in their law enforcement careers.