Women in Blue is a comprehensive history of women in the VPD from 1904 (as it turns out) through 1975. For decades, VPD history noted that the first females were hired in 1912, but it turns out four matrons were hired between 1904 and 1912. The matrons performed many of the same duties as the police women who were hired in 1912.

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1886-1921 : Feeling the need 1922-1949 : Seeing the challenge 1950 -1965 : Planning the journey 1966-1974 : Plotting the course 1975 : Stepping forward Honourable mentions Tribute to Simma Holt Vancouver Police Department Women's Roster (1904-1975)