Rawalpindi Chief Traffic Officer SP Beenish Fatima (right) receives the award from the IACP president — X/@OfficialDPRPP
IACP Honors Punjab Cop Beenish Fatima with '40 Under 40' Award at Boston Ceremony
Boston: The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) has awarded Rawalpindi Chief Traffic Officer and Superintendent of Police Beenish Fatima with their prestigious '2024 IACP 40 Under 40' award for excelling and leading in her field.
During the annual ceremony of the association in Boston on Tuesday, the Punjab Police cop was honored alongside 40 other police officers aged under 40 from around the world — all of whom were recognized after making through hundreds of nominations.
Fatima was presented the award by the IACP president during a grand ceremony celebrating young talent among the world's best cops.
According to the IACP's website, the "awardees represent the top rising leaders from around the globe, exemplifying leadership, dedication, and service to their communities and the law enforcement profession".
The police officers who received the award pose for a group photo — X/@OfficialDPRPP
Reacting to the young cop's achievement, the Punjab Police took to its official X account and wrote: "Proud moment for Pakistan!"
It added: "SP Beenish Fatima, working as Chief Traffic Officer Rawalpindi, is the only one in Pakistan who got selected for this award."
Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar also congratulated Fatima on winning the international award.
"SP Beenish Fatima is a valuable asset of Punjab Police," said the top Punjab cop on her feat.
SP Fatima also holds the distinction of being the first woman CTO in Rawalpindi. – The News
