We Serve - We Protect - We Lead
CONFERENCE, SEPT. 1-5, 2024
PRECEEDED BY BOARD MEETINGS
PARKING AT THE HILTON HOTEL
ARE YOU WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE?
Parking at the Hilton hotel is $29 USD per day. Car pool with others to the magnificent city of Chicago to enjoy your conference experience.
conference schedule snapshots
Conference Attire
Sunday: dress uniform or number ones for award ceremony and parade.
Monday-Thursday: Smart Business during training sessions.
Conference Attire
Please follow the guidelines for conference events as listed above.
For daily excursions, casual and climate appropriate clothing are recommended.
Silent Auction: In tradition with IAWP conferences, a silent auction will be held during the conference. Items will be on display near the vendor exhibit hall.
Each item has a bid sheet with details about the item. Participants will use the bid sheets to place a bid. Please note: there may be a minimum asking price. Feel free to bring your donated items.
Contact Sally DeHaven for further details.
Maryville Crisis Nursery and IAWPF will split the proceeds from the Silent Auction.
conference speakers
KRISTEN ZimAn
KRISTEN ZimAn
KRISTEN ZimAn
As a member of the Aurora, Illinois Police, she heralds 30 years of experience with a trailblazing career. Notably she was the first woman Lieutenant, first Commander, and rose to be the first woman Chief in her department
Dr. Prit Kaur
KRISTEN ZimAn
KRISTEN ZimAn
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice,
Department of Criminal Justice,
Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama
Marcia Thompson Esq.
Marcia Thompson Esq.
Marcia Thompson Esq.
Criminal Justice Attorney Amazon Corp. lawyer with 20 years of experience in law. She is also a leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) across various industries and affiliations.
Jamilla Greely
Marcia Thompson Esq.
Marcia Thompson Esq.
Target Corporation
Senior Director of Leadership Development. She is a key player in enterprise-wide leadership development and inclusion strategies.
SPEAKER TOPICS
Women, Leadership and Law Enforcement
Leadership requires opportunities for recognition. Women in law enforcement face unique challenges in leadership roles. Forum is designed to empower women in their careers to inspire significant positive impacts in the workplace.
Human Trafficking and Fallout
Human trafficking is the force or coercion of women (and men) into the sex trade and may include minors. Women police officers benefit from resources that don't fit neatly into textbooks or training manuals.
Coworkers, Assignment Details and Superiors
How do we work with and deal with our colleagues in a non-traditional role as female law enforcers?
Recruitment/Retention/ Support Services
How are women typically recruited for policing roles? What incentives keep women on the police force?
CAWLE -- Chicago Association of Women in Law Enforcement
CAWLE is a proud supporter of the IAWP 2024 Chicago
CAWLE has been integral to IAWP 's annual conference in Chicago 2024 from the beginning. Backed by the administration of the Chicago Police Department, CAWLE works hand-in-hand with the IAWP to bring you a world-class conference in the fabulous city of Chicago.