“Women represented nearly 12% of about 700,000 police officers in the U.S., according to data submitted to the FBI in 2011. That number is up only slightly from 11.2% in 2001.” and “D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier, confirmed to that post in 2007, said the few women officers in the ranks and in leadership positions […]
Motorola Solutions, NAWLEE Announce 2013 Woman Law Enforcement Executive of the Year Award Recipient
“Insp. Ruth Roy, is an outstanding example of a policing pioneer. Thank you NAWLEE for recognizing her outstanding leadership.” – Jane Hall Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) is proud to announce that NAWLEE has selected Inspector Ruth Roy, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, for the Woman Law Enforcement Executive of the Year (WoLEEY) Award, […]
RCMP Hoping To Increase The Number Of Female Recruits
“How times have changed. All potential recruits should be aware, every major Canadian police force is aggressively competing for female recruits. Women should take the time to compare all potential employers on issues of; healthy environments, reasonable workloads, officer safety as well as pay, benefits and pension. Toronto Police Department is […]
New Head Of Kings RCMP Has Local Ties
“Congratulations to Chris MacNaughton on her promotion” – Jane Hall The new commanding officer of Kings District RCMP can be excused if she feels her new posting is like coming home. Insp. Chris MacNaughton, who took over Kings District RCMP on July 4 from Insp. Mike Payne, grew up […]
New Top Cop At RCMP Training Academy In Regina
“Congratulation to Louise Lafrance. With this promotion, Louise becomes the second female member to become the Commanding Officer to the RCMP’s “Depot” Division” – Jane Hall. The RCMP Depot Division in Regina is welcoming a new commanding officer. Chief Superintendent Louise Lafrance took over in a colourful ceremony Wednesday morning […]
Ghana: Police Administration Gives Green Light to 150 Female Recruits
One hundred and fifty female recruits have successfully completed Basic Police Training, and are ready to be integrated into the main stream of policing to enforce law, protect life and property. According to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Rose Bio Atinga, who chaired the passing-out […]
Penny Harrington, the USA’s 1st Female Chief of Police
“Thank you Penny Harrington for blazing the trail and building a mentoring organization for others. That is true leadership. Salute.” – Jane Hall For this month’s theme, we will be interviewing a number of women from around the globe who have reached the top of the world’s most prestigious and […]
Fredericton’s Female Police Chief A 1st For Atlantic Canada
“Another milestone for women in policing has been achieved.” – Jane Hall. Atlantic Canada’s first female police chief says conditions are improving for women police officers. But Leanne Fitch, who was named chief of the Fredericton Police Force this week, admits there’s still room for improvement, particularly in the […]
Australia: Chief of Army Message Regarding Unacceptable Behaviour
“This is what executive leadership looks like. Well done!”” – Jane Hall. Like the U.S., Australia is faced with a scandal involving women in the military. That’s where the similarities end, however. While American generals have been criticized for their handling of an epidemic of […]
Vic Toews Kills Idea For Civilian Management Of RCMP
“In the first hour of this video, retired Lieutenant Generals, Mike Jeffery and Andrew Leslie, made it clear the key to organizational change is Leadership. Their one hour testimony outlined a credible, proven, road map which effected cultural change in the Canadian Armed Forces (CF). The CF is, in […]