National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives
Lead. Inspire. Mentor.
NAWLEE is pleased to announce that we will be hosting our Leadership Breakfast at the IACP Annual Conference in San Diego.
Attendance is by invitation only.
Please watch your inbox for an invitation.
Contact NAWLEE Executive Director Kym Craven at executivedirector@nawlee.org with any questions.
Be sure to visit NAWLEE and 30×30 at our booths in the exhibit halls.
The COPS Office has released the 2nd Annual Report on the CRI-TAC initiative. The report is filled with information on the free training and technical assistance provided by this customized program.
Read the full report here.
Details on the CRI-TAC effort and how to obtain resources can be found here.
NAWLEE has joined with other learning associations including the IACP and FOP to issue an update to the National Consensus Policy and Discussion paper on Use of Force that was originally created in 2017.
Thank You to our Sponsors
Thank you to all our Sponsors and Partners who made our 2023 Annual Conference an amazing event.
We look forward to working and collaborating with you.
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“Empowered to be the Difference”
NAWLEE – 2021 Year in Review – It’s a Wrap!
On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff of NAWLEE, I am pleased to share this review of 2021.
There is no doubt 2021 was another challenging year. Despite the challenges, NAWLEE was able to not just stay the course, but to grow and continue offering more programs and services to its members.
Annual Meeting Event – 2021
Thank you to everyone that was able to join our Annual Meeting event live and to those joining online.
For those that were not able to participate the presentation can be found in the members only section of the membership portal. Be sure to renew your membership or join NAWLEE to participate as member in the Annual Meeting and voting for officers.
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 understands that we are all operating during extraordinary circumstances. We are participating in national calls on COVID-19 will keep members up to date with information and resources. As they become available.
- COVID -19 Law Enforcement Briefing
- CDC Law Enforcement Guidance
- CDC General Guidance
- Police Foundation COVID-19 Impact Dashboard
- Cleaning and Disinfecting Guide
- ESRI – World Incident Map
- World Health Organization
- Police One – Lessons Learned
- Documenting Exposure to COVID-19
- Law Enforcement Response to COVID-19
- Recruit a workforce that attracts more women and minorities to the profession.
- Conduct an analysis of positions that could potentially be converted to professional non-sworn staff.
- Require basic law enforcement academies to include courses on Crisis Intervention, De-Escalation, and the Critical Decision Making process.
- Move past public relations when developing community policing effort to ensure engagement and community-based problem solving occurs.
- Encourage agencies to have co-responders in place to respond to calls related to mental health issues.
- Develop best practices policies that emphasize de-escalation prior to use of force
- Prohibit the use of carotid holds, vascular neck restraints, and any form of force that constricts the neck except when deadly force is authorized.
- Establish citizen input channels for police operations to include actions such as surveys, roundtables, and advisory boards.
- Evaluate the practicality of outside review of citizens’ complaints and internal investigations.
- Emphazise body cameras for all agencies as practical.
- Ensure that all officers are entered into the national database of de-certified officers as appropriate.
- Standarize and publish yearly a list of officers on the Brady / Laurie/ Giglio list in each state.
- Ensure the elements of procedural justice are incorporated into the criminal justice system.
Motorola/NAWLEE
Woman Law Enforcement
Executive of the Year
Chief Kristen Roman - 2023
NAWLEE is pleased to announce the 2023 Motorola/NAWLEE 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 Motorola/NAWLEE 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 Motorola/NAWLEE 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 Gina V. Hawkins - 2020
NAWLEE is pleased to announce the 2020 Motorola/NAWLEE 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.
Chief Sonia Quiñones - 2019
NAWLEE is pleased to announce the 2019 Motorola/NAWLEE 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.
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.
