LaShira Norwood has made history by becoming Fulton County's first female sharpshooter and SWAT Team operator.
According to a news release from the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, Norwood, who has been a SWAT team member since 2016, expressed interest in becoming a sniper about a year ago. Sgt. John Farrar, a sniper and the SWAT Team Commander, was impressed and agreed to train her Saturdays on their own time.
Norwood began sniper school classes in February. The only female, she finished at the top of her class.
“I am proud to represent the agency and females in law enforcement," she said. "I hope that leading by example will show young girls that they can achieve their goals."
Colleagues describe Deputy Norwood as being highly intelligent, professional and caring. She's assigned to the Law Enforcement Division of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. She executes warrants, serves civil papers, and enforces state and federal laws.
11Alive's Natisha Lance spoke to Norwood, who described what a day on the job is like for the county's first female sharpshooter. Watch the story above.
