123 Sheila Paquette – Rhode Island

Sgt. Sheila Paquette can only be described as a trailblazer for women in conservation law enforcement. During her nearly 29-year career with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, she has excelled in accident reconstruction and forensic investigation, is a multi-disciplinary trainer, boat handling instructor and Master Captain, was the agency’s first Detective – and did we mention she’s also active with both NAWEOA and the North American Game Warden Museum, an avid photographer, passionately community-minded, and a mom? On this International Women’s Day, join us for a conversation with an officer who not only challenges stereotypes, but leaves no boundary untouched. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Sovereign Sportsman Solutions “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Hunt of a Lifetime Maine's Operation Game Thief Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here’s what we discuss: ·        Born and raised in Rhode Island ·        Hired in 1995 ·        Beginning her 29th year with RI Dept of Environmental Management ·        Exposed to the outdoors from a young age ·        Interned with the state to build volunteer hours ·        Encouraged to apply by a coworker ·        “I didn’t know what I was getting into.” ·        Working in fish identification ·        A fish that had never been documented in RI ·        Joined at a time when few women were game wardens ·        Misconceptions around women in law enforcement ·        Camaraderie and networking opportunities at field days ·        “Almost like a mini family.” ·        Joining the North American Game Warden Museum ·        The Memorial Paving Stone project and scholarship program ·        Tune into the Warden’s Watch podcast episode about the museum ·        An autopsy led to an interest in accident investigation and reconstruction ·        Every boat accident has a critical moment ·        First Detective in the agency ·        The challenge of attracting more women to law enforcement ·        Finding your niche and learning from everyone you can ·        Obtained a 50-ton boat Master Captain’s license in 2006 ·        Teaches boat handling and captains’ courses ·        Gaining confidence through experience ·        “You can do anything you put your mind to.” Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Art & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches   Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden’s Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Twitter YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices