We Serve - We Protect - We Lead
CONFERENCE, SEPT. 1-5, 2024
PRECEEDED BY BOARD MEETINGS
IAWP Annual Recognition Award Nominations
Nominations are Open
The International Association of Women Police (IAWP) offers annual recognition for female and male officers in various categories. Submission can be made online using the electronic nomination form. Nominations open each year on January 1 and close at midnight EST on March 31st. Click on the link below for full information.
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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.
kudos to iawp chicago 2024 on wls radio
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and IAWP Chicago 2024 Conference Co-Director Melinda Linas was a guest speaker on the Steve Cochran WLS morning radio broadcast. Included in the conversation is commentary on our upcoming Chicago 2024 conference.