Article Photos: First female police officers in Oklahoma City proved they could do the job

Former Oklahoma City police officers Gladys Loflin, Julie Smith, and Sherry Garcia are shown Feb. 7 in Oklahoma City. The retired police were the first female patrol officers in Oklahoma City. Photo By Steve Gooch, The Oklahoman

Former Oklahoma City police officers Gladys Loflin, Julie Smith, and Sherry Garcia are shown Feb. 7 in Oklahoma City. The retired police were the first female patrol officers in Oklahoma City. Photo By Steve Gooch, The Oklahoman