Why Women Are Essential in Law Enforcement
In this blog, we discuss the important role women in law enforcement play, the history of women in law enforcement, and what the future holds.
As shared by the National Policing Institute, there are an estimated 96,000 female police officers in the United States - or about 12% of officers. Despite efforts to correct gender disparities through recruitment initiatives, mentorship programs, and more, women in law enforcement continue to face challenges their male colleagues do not. Read our full blog, where we discuss the important role women in law enforcement play, the history of women in law enforcement, and what the future holds.
Educational Sessions
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Surviving and Thriving as a Female Officer
Calibre Instructors Cyndy Velasquez and Carole Widman will share personally lived, often hard-earned insights on how to excel at meeting the countless challenges of being a female officer.
Attendees will learn:
- First-hand advice for surviving a “multiple identity” lifestyle: Turning your cop switch on and off without losing your mind.
- Strategies for maintaining (and even leveraging) your inherent feminine personality without compromising your tactical readiness and command presence on the street.
- Tips for staying physically healthy, mentally strong and emotionally balanced.
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Enhancing Training Evaluations with Mentorship and Technology
In this insightful discussion, Sgt. Jennifer Hall, of the Performance and Implementation Unit at Louisville Metro PD, and Doug Kazensky, a retired training sergeant, will explore how agencies can leverage data-driven strategies to track performance, provide meaningful feedback, and strengthen supervision at all levels.
Attendees will learn:
- The critical role of mentorship in officer development and career-long learning.
- Tools and strategies to enhance supervision and coaching.
- Keeping both recruits and FTOs prepared with evolving tactics and policies.
Organizations That Support Women in Law Enforcement
Supporting and Advancing Women in Policing
The 30×30 Initiative is a coalition of police leaders, researchers, and professional organizations who have joined together to support and advance the representation, experiences, and well-being of women in policing agencies across the United States and beyond.
National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives
The National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE) is the first organization established to address the unique needs of women holding senior management positions in law enforcement.
InFocus: Women in Policing
The big picture: Women make up approximately half of the US population but only about 12% of police officers.
The data comes as no surprise because researchers have been talking about women in policing for decades.