IAWP & 2012 OVERVIEW

Deputy Chief Leanne FitchIAWP Regional Coordinator and 2012 Conference Advisor

Global Organization

Bringing IAWP to Atlantic Canada

May 2007 Atlantic Women in Law Enforcement initiated a partnership with RCMP “B” Division & the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary to bring an international training venue to our doorstep.

July 2007 former AWLE President MacNaughton, RNC Chief Browne and RCMP A/Comm. Gerry Lynch agreed to co-host the IAWP conference.

$30,000 seed money, co-directors and committee members from each police agency.

AWLE to contribute $5,000 and executive and in-

kind support.

April 2008 the AWLE and Conference Co-Directors hosted the IAWP Board of Directors Board Meeting in St. John’s.

September 2008 the 2012 Newfoundland Conference Bid Committee made a successful presentation at the IAWP AGM in Australia.

IAWP Background

1915 – International Women’s Association 1926 – Constitution 1956 – Changed name to International

Association of Women Police (I.A.W.P.) 1957 – First bi-annual meeting of I.A.W.P. 1963 – First I.A.W.P Annual Training

Conference 1976 – I.A.W.P. actively recruited males

Board of Directors Formal Elections Training conferences Award Recognitions Affiliate organisations Members in 55 countries 1994 – Constitution (rewritten

& updated)

2006 – Strategic Plan

To strengthen, unite and raise the profile of women working in criminal justice internationally.

Our VisionWe want women’s lives to be free from

discrimination, valued for their contributions, and treated with respect and dignity. We will

contribute by being an example of excellence in sourcing a safe, harmonious workplace and society as partners in safety in the criminal

justice system.

Our Mission

To raise the profile of the IAWP

To improve women’s ability to excel within criminal justice

To optimize stewardship of IAWP

To embrace diversity

Our Strategic Aims

Develop a Global Policing Perspective & Network

Professional Development Learn to speak out for fairness,

equality & justice Support of common interests,

experiences, problems & goals Leadership confidence

Membership Benefits

Global network for women in law enforcement Annual training conference Annual awards program Quality international publication (Women Police) Informative web site www.iawp.org Affiliate Associations Successful collaborations/campaigns International Recognition & Scholarship Award Adopt an officer program I.A.W.P. Foundation

Achievements

Membership fees

Conferences

Sponsorship

IAWP Foundation donations

Funding

Regions 1 to 10 – USA (all states) Regions 11 & 12 – Canada (all provinces/territories) Region 13 – UK, Europe(includes Russia and all former USSR

countries) Region 14 – Australia (includes New Zealand, East Timor, Guam,

New Guinea etc). Region 15 – Asia (includes Bangladesh, China, India, Japan, Korea,

Nepal, Pakistan etc.) Region 16 – Middle East (includes Egypt, Iran, Iraq, etc.)

Region 17 – South America & Caribbean Region 18 - Africa

18 IAWP Regions & Reps

Ontario

Quebec

Nova Scotia

Newfoundland and Labrador

New Brunswick

Prince Edward Island

Region 11

There are 17 Affiliate Associations of IAWP.

Two are in Region Eleven in Canada.

The Ontario Women in Law Enforcement (affiliated in 1996)

(President Sgt. Joanne Savoie of HRP)

The Atlantic Women In Law Enforcement

(affiliated in 2003)

(President Cst. Paula Raymond of RCMP NS)

Affiliate Associations

In 2008 while at the IAWP Annual General Meeting in Darwin, Australia the St. John’s bid committee,

in partnership with the AWLE, won a historic bid to host the 2012 International Conference.

The first time ever in Atlantic Canada!

AWLE, RCMP, RNC 50th Annual IAWP

Conference

Conference Bid Australia 2008Chris MacNaughton, Sue Bill, Colleen Fox

2000 – Toronto, Ontario, Canada 2001 – Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 2002 – Canberra, Australia 2003 – San Francisco, California, USA 2004 – Boston, Massachusetts, USA 2005 – Leeds, Yorkshire, England 2006 – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada 2007 – Denver, Colorado, USA 2008 – Darwin, Northern Territories,

Australia 2009 – Seattle, Washington State, USA 2010 – Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA 2011 – Lexington, Kentucky, USA 2012 – St. John’s, Newfoundland and

Labrador, Canada. 2013 - Durban, South Africa.

IAWP Training Conferences

Professional Development on a variety of current Policing Topics

Access to World-class training Global Networking International Perspectives Support for Officers from Developing Countries Leadership Development Prestigious Awards Recognitions

Annual IAWP Conferences

Officer of the Year Medal of Valour Excellence in

Performance Leadership Mentoring Community Service Civilian Achievement

IAWP Annual Awards

Questions?