Pam Mizuno has been an officer with the Windsor Police Service for 22 years.
The Windsor Police has promoted its first female superintendent, the highest rank achieved by a female in the history of the force.
Pam Mizuno has been an officer with the Windsor Police Service for 22 years.
She recently worked on the Human Rights Project, which ran from 2011 to 2014, to develop and implement initiatives aimed at identifying and eliminating possible discrimination and racism in the Windsor Police Service.
Mizuno says she's looking forward to being a leader people can look up to.
"I think it brings a sense of responsibility. I'm now a role model for the various female officers in our services right now and for any future female officers."
She says there are fewer women in the service, but that's changing.
"I think we look to hire the best people and I think we are trying to diversify. I lead the Human Rights Project back in 2011, and that has been one of our goals. I've had an excellent career so far, and I would encourage all woman to apply. I think our current officers need to strive to fill these leadership roles."
Brendan Dodd was also promoted to superintendent at the ceremony.
Mizuno and Dodd were both hired on the same day in 1994.