How a Mexican police officer balances motherhood and a high-stakes career
Marisol Martínez Hernández has balanced motherhood with a demanding career in law enforcement for over two decades. At 43, she now serves in Mexico City’s Atenea Unit, a specialised team of female officers handling public demonstrations. Her journey began when she chose to continue her pregnancy—an experience she calls the most transformative of her life. Marisol’s path took a sharp turn when she became pregnant with her first daughter, Idrhil. At the time, she paused her studies and left her job to focus on motherhood. She believed her responsibility started the moment she decided to keep the pregnancy.
When Idrhil was just a year and a half old, Marisol enrolled in the police academy. After graduating, she spent 12 years assigned to school security in Álvaro Obregón. Despite the long hours, she returned to education, earning a law degree while still working in law enforcement.
Now, she works in 24-hour shifts for the Atenea Group, followed by 48 hours off. The unit, part of Mexico City’s Citizens’ Security Secretariat, specialises in managing protests and public order. Meanwhile, she is raising two daughters—Idrhil, now 20, and Airyn, 13—and pursuing a master’s degree. Marisol’s career spans law enforcement, legal studies, and motherhood. She continues to serve in high-pressure security roles while advancing her education. Her story reflects the challenges and rewards of balancing family life with a demanding profession.
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