RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson says he’s doing everything he can to increase the number of women in uniform. Paulson made the commitment during testimony today before the House of Commons status of women committee. Paulson was testifying after the Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP […]
Status Of Women Committee: Sexual Harassment In The Federal Government – February 12, 2013
“Karen Davis’s testimony is an excellent example of what leadership looks like and why it is central to the discussion on “harassment in the federal workplace”. The Status of Women Committee should be commended for inviting Karen and providing a platform for her to share her knowledge, ideas, observations and suggestions for effective solutions. We hope the […]
Delphos’ First Female Police Officer To Retire After 33 Years Of Service
“Hats off to Bev Cross-McNea blazing a trail.” – Jane Hall DELPHOS — This week marks the last for Delphos’ first female police officer and most senior in the department. Bev Cross-McNeal has announced her retirement after 33 years of service. Police Chief Kyle Fittro said she will be greatly missed […]
A Pilot Study of Women in the New South Wales Police Force 1979 to 2008: Have Thirty Years Really Made Any Difference
“Both Dr. Susan Robinson and Virginia Arentsen provided a comprehensive document which has many parallels in Canada. They have given their permission to re-publish their study as outlined below.” – Jane Hall Abstract In 1915, for the first time in Australia, the New South Wales (NSW) Police Force employed two female […]
Women In Leadership Study Team
Overview The Women in Leadership team originated in Sept 2009 in response to a white paper, Gender Differences in Leadership Styles; Changing the Face of Leadership from Within tabled for discussion at the Public Safety Leadership Development Consortium’s (PSLDC) annual general meeting. Members of the group were invited to join a […]
A Tale Of Two Police Forces: 1974 A Milestone Year In Canada
“In the absence of any empirical evidence to the contrary, the assumption had to be that females would be capable of performing all the diversified duties in the Force equal to males.” – RCMP Commissioner Maurice Jean Nadon, 1974 I was so impressed with the above noted […]
List of Distinguished Field of Speakers
A distinguished field of speakers will be presenting on a variety of topics, including: Changing The Face of Leadership from Within: Gender Differences in Leadership Styles by Jane Hall. Ms. Hall is the author of The Red Wall: A Woman in the RCMP, a true story of one who, in 1977, was among the first few […]