The 100 year anniversary of women in the NSW police force will be celebrated in Raymond Terrace this weekend.
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To help mark the occasion a custom-made police baton is making its way around the state and is due to arrive in Raymond Terrace on Saturday.
In 1915, the first two women joined the NSW Police Force.
Now, 100 years on, there are 4542 female sworn officers and 2581 female unsworn officers across the state.
The baton relay will start at the Riverside Park and make its way up William Street, through Raymond Terrace CBD to the Raymond Terrace Police Station.
Locals are encouraged to line the relay route for the 10am start.
The NSW Police Department advertised just two positions for female police officers back in 1915.
Almost 500 women applied for the positions and Lillian Armfield and Maude Rhodes were chosen.
These days, women make up about 35 per cent of the police force.
