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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.

NAWLEE is a non-profit organization sponsored and administered directly by law enforcement practitioners.

The NAWLEE mission is to serve and further the interests of women executives and those who aspire to be executives in law enforcement.

The general purpose and mission of the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives, Inc. shall be to promote the ideals and principles of women executives in law enforcement; to conduct training seminars to train, and educate women executives in law enforcement; including but not limited to the areas of leadership, management, and administration; to provide a forum for the exchange of information concerning law enforcement, and generally fostering effective law enforcement.

NAWLEE also provides mentoring opportunities for women at all stages of their career.

NAWLEE also provides opportunities for men and women in senior management positions to better understand how to retain and mentor women in their organizations.

NAWLEE Foundation Inc. is a registered 501c3.