Elmira Heights Police Department Welcomes First Female Officer
ELMIRA HEIGHTS, NY (WENY) -- Margaret Smith made history in 2010 , becoming the first elected female mayor of Elmira Heights. On Tuesday night, she stood beside 20-year-old Hailey Fierro, as she took oath to become the first female officer of Elmira Heights.
A resident of Elmira Heights, Hailey Fierro attended Thomas Edison High School, where she stood out as an honor student. Her excellence in education continued, as she graduated from Alfred State College. Fierro prioritized academics, which made her achievements unsurprising to many, including her mom, Donna Kobbe, who witnessed her daughter be sworn in Tuesday evening.
"It is a huge honor,. I am so proud of her. What she has accomplished and what she will be doing for the community. Being the first female definitely will an impact on people that have grown up in the community and will be seeing her also being out there," said Kobbe.
Fierro said she was always interested in a career in law enforcement, and is excited to be able to serve her hometown.
"It is the one thing that actually stuck with me and once I started doing it I was very excited to get going, and it is the one thing I can actually see myself doing. I am excited to make an impact on the community that I grew up with." said Fierro.
Fierro's mother went on to say she is very proud of her daughter, and wishes that all other young girls follow their dreams.