Kathleen Moloney

About the Author

Kathleen Moloney is a former Los Angeles Police Department officer whose groundbreaking career as one of the first women in the force spanned two decades of high-stakes policing in one of America's most dynamic cities. Drawing from her frontline experiences, she offers an unflinching look into the challenges, triumphs, and transformations of law enforcement through a female lens. In her memoir Policewoman One: My 20 Years on the LAPD, Moloney recounts gripping tales of pursuit, community engagement, and the evolving role of women in policing, providing invaluable insights for readers interested in true crime, public service, and gender dynamics in male-dominated professions. Now retired, she continues to advocate for diversity in law enforcement and shares her story to inspire the next generation of officers.