HerStory
Fanny Kate Boadicea COCKS
Also known as: Kate
Born: 1875
Died: 1954
Special Achievements:1915 - One of two first police women in Police Force in British Empire (Adelaide).
1906 - First female Probation Officer for Juvenile Defenders (Adelaide)
One of two first police women to receive same pay and conditions as policemen.
1915 - Became first Principal of Women Police in South Australia.
With Annie Ross founded the South Australian Women Police Branch.
Resources
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Image - Fanny Kate Boadicea Cocks
Photographer: unknown
South Australian Police Historical Society
