Hi, found this in The History of Wiltshire Constabulary
The first female police officer in Wiltshire was employed by Salisbury City
Force in 1918. Miss Florence Mildred White, a former schoolmistress, was
appointed at the age of 45!
Miss White was born at Warminster in December 1873. For eleven years she
was the Senior Language Mistress at the Godolphin School in Salisbury, teaching
French, German and Italian.
In 1917 she decided to leave teaching and join the police. She commenced
training in Bristol and began service in Bath, moving back to Salisbury on 26th
May 1918. Her career there lasted seven years, but regrettably there is little
record of her activities in the City. Many senior local residents remember her
walking the beat in her wide brimmed hat and smart blue uniform.
In May 1925 Miss White moved to Birmingham, where she served with
distinction particularly as a detective. She became the 'Lady Enquiry Officer' and
was later promoted to Inspector. In May 1936 Miss White was awarded a guinea
for her action in a case of false pretences and abortion.
Miss White retired at the age of 63, in May 1937, after being awarded the
King's Jubilee Medal. She died in Bournemouth in 1957.
Her successor at Salisbury was Miss Elsie Mouland,