The History Club at Amager: Denmark's first female detective

Ellen Saltø was particularly recognized for her ability to interrogate children and young girls in morality cases, where her male colleagues often fell short.
She played a key role in the cases of Dagmar Overby and the Damhus murder - and helped stop a serial offender at Amager Fælled. In 1952, she was honored with the Knight's Cross for her outstanding efforts.
It is the story of a pioneer who paved the way for women's equality in the police force at a time of great societal change, brutality and poverty.
Frode Z. Olsen is a former detective inspector. In 2025 he published the book Ellen Jensen-Saltø — Denmark's first female detective.

The Practical History Club På Amager is run jointly by Kvarterhuset, Islands Brygge Bibliotek and Sundby Library.
We call ourselves a club, but everyone is welcome and the arrangements are publicly available.