National Association
of
Women Law Enforcement Executives
Lead. Inspire. Mentor.
The Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center (CRI-TAC) program provides critical and tailored technical assistance resources to state, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies on a wide variety of topics.
The CRI-TAC 6th Annual Report is now available.
NAWLEE 2025 Annual Conference
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Registration is now open! Join NAWLEE for our Annual Conference in magical Orlando, Florida!
Date: April 14-17, 2025
Location: Orlando, Florida
NAWLEE is excited to announce the launch of Elevate Blue, a virtual no-cost training suite for law enforcement on contemporary training topics.
Click below for more information!
JOIN NAWLEE
Did you know that NAWLEE offers the following to its members?
- Conference with Renowned Trainers
- Scholarships for Professional Development
- Online Training Programs
- Mentor Program / Career Counseling
- Policy Development Assistance
- Recruitment/Job Postings
- Women Law Enforcement Executive of the Year (WoLEEY) Award
- Direct Connection with Partners and Sponsors
- Reduced cost for in person and online training.
The National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives was established in March of 1996 by six female police leaders. The goal was, and remains today, to promote the profession of law enforcement to women and support women who are in the field through training and mentoring.
Executive Membership is open to personnel at the rank of lieutenant or above (or the equivalent). Associate Membership is open to any current member of a police agency at the rank of sergeant or below, and to those that support law enforcement such as researchers, mental health practitioners, or those working at businesses, non-profits, or companies that support the policing profession.
Membership is open to all – not just restricted to women. NAWLEE members are entitled to discounted training, reduced conference registration fees, networking events, and the opportunity to participate in research projects. To join NAWLEE today visit our membership page here.
NAWLEE/Motorola
Woman Law Enforcement
Executive of the Year
Chief Cerelyn Davis - 2024
Chief Cerelyn Davis
NAWLEE is pleased to announce the 2024 NAWLEE/Motorola Women Law Enforcement Executive of the Year.
Chief Cerelyn ‘CJ’ Davis – Memphis Police Department
In 2021 Chief Davis was selected by Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland as the first female police chief for the Memphis Police Department. She began her tenure as the Chief of Police for the Memphis Police Department on June 14, 2021.
Chief Kristen Roman - 2023
Chief Kristen Roma
NAWLEE is pleased to announce the 2023 NAWLEE/Motorola Women Law Enforcement Executive of the Year.
Chief Kristen Roman – UW – Madison Police Department
Chief Kristen Roman joined the UW–Madison Police Department on January 9, 2017. Prior to joining UWPD, Chief Roman spent 26 years with the City of Madison Police Department.
Chief Vera Bumpers - 2022
NAWLEE is pleased to announce the 2022 NAWLEE/Motorola Women Law Enforcement Executive of the Year.
Chief Vera Bumpers – METRO Police Department, Houston, TX
Chief Vera Bumpers has served with the Harris County Metro Transit Authority Police Department in Houston, Texas, for more than 30 years.
Chief Jody Kasper - 2021
NAWLEE is pleased to announce the 2021 NAWLEE/Motorola Women Law Enforcement Executive of the Year.
Chief Jody Kasper – Northampton MA
In her 23-year career, Chief Kasper has accomplished much. As the first female chief in her department, and one of only 15 female chiefs in the state of Massachusetts, she is working diligently to ensure that many more women are prepared for leadership positions.
Chief Sonia Quiñones - 2019
NAWLEE is pleased to announce the 2019 NAWLEE/Motorola Women Law Enforcement Executive of the Year.
Chief Sonia Quiñones – Hallandale Beach FL
Chief Sonia Quiñones has 27 years of experience in law enforcement and over 17 years of experience in executive leadership that includes selecting, mentoring, placing, and training future law enforcement executives for success.
Read more here.
Chief Gina V. Hawkins - 2020
NAWLEE is pleased to announce the 2020 NAWLEE/Motorola Woman Law Enforcement Executive of the Year (WoLEEY) award winner.
Chief Gina V. Hawkins – Fayetteville NC
Learn more here.
A hometown celebration was held in November and we look forward to Chief Hawkins joining us during our 2021 Conference.
lead
NAWLEE offers you the opportunity to be a leader in law enforcement by providing your expertise and experience during conferences and networking events. As a NAWLEE member you can be part of research and the development of contemporary policing strategies.
Inspire
NAWLEE members are able to inspire greatness. Through the multitude of positions NAWLEE members hold others can strive to achieve the same level of success in their careers.
mentor
Help others as they embark on their law enforcement careers or rise through the ranks by becoming a mentor. As a mentor you support and guide members of the field to enhance their careers and our profession.
NAWLEE
Contact Info
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West Townsend MA 01474
913-579-0003
info@nawlee.org