Recruitment and Retention Strategies
November 10, 2020, 1:00PM EST, Free – Interactive Virtual Session
NAWLEE and IACLEA invite you to an interactive workshop on Recruiting and Retention with ATF Director Regina Lombardo on November 10, 2020 at 1:00 PM EST.
The law enforcement profession is facing challenging times and recruiting new members and retaining those already working for an agency is critical. As we strive to make improvements in our agencies, recruitment and retention is a topic that always enters the conversation. This session will provide you with lessons learned and new ideas on how to enhance your efforts in these areas.
Director Lombardo is developing innovative strategies to promote diversity within her agency along with using creative measure for retention, and developing mentoring avenues to help with promotions. She will be joined by Assistant Director Celinez Nunez and Deputy Assistant Director Dana Nichols.
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.
The full docuement can be read here.
NAWLEE 25th Anniversary Conference
August 4, 2021—August 7, 2021
Take advantage of early registration and sign up now for this action packed educational event.
Registration is open here
Did you know that NAWLEE offers the following to its members?
Conference with Nationally Renowned Trainers
- 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 inperson and online training.
COVID-19 Resources
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
Police Foundation COVID-19 Impact Dashboard
Cleaning and Disinfecting Guide
Documenting Exposure to COVID-19
Law Enforcement Response to COVID-19
NAWLEE
Police Reform Topics
- 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.
NAWLEE is pleased to announce the 2020 Motorola Woman Law Enforcement Executive of the Year (WoLEEY) award winner. Chief Gina V Hawkins was presented with the award during our Annual Meeting. Learn more here. A hometown celebration will be held in November and we look forward to Chief Hawkins joining us during our 2021 Conference.
Thank you to everyone that was able to join our Annual Meeting event live. For those that were not able to participate yesterday the event recording is available here. Congresswoman Val Demings, Director Regina Lombardo ATF, Founding Member and 1st NAWLEE President Chief Alana Ennis were outstanding. They shared insight, strategies, and a vision that have practical application across the spectrum of law enforcement agencies.
NAWLEE is grateful to IACLEA for their technical support during the event.
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.
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.
