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The Ancient Order of Hibernians The Oldest and Largest IrishCatholic Organization in the United States. Established 1836 Main Content March is Irish American Heritage Month Top Story Marie Connolly Owens Americas Forgotten First Female Cop Who Fought for Justice Beyond the Badge As the first female police officer in the United States Marie Connolly Owens should be remembered and celebrated as a pioneer. Yet her legacy has been largely forgottenher achievements erased from history until modern researchers unearthed her remarkable story. She worked tirelessly to enforce child labor laws tracked down absent fathers who abandoned their families and often reached into her own meager pockets to help struggling mothers and children.