THE Police Service started its 70th anniversary celebrations in honour of female officers on August 8, with a heartfelt thanksgiving service at St Paul's Anglican Church at Harris Promenade, San Fernando.

The women police celebrated 70 years of "grace in service" and strength in faith.

Flyers distributed at the service quoted Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro as thanking the female officers for their unwavering dedication, strength and integrity, which continue to shape the fabric of law enforcement in this nation.