The Role of Women in Canadian Policing is Changing
Women have been in Canadian policing for over thirty years. While there has been significant change and development in the attitudes, duties, public perception, promotion and development of women in policing, there is still much to improve.

In October, an impressive gathering of some of the most notable leaders in Canadian and international policing will come together in Ottawa to focus on best practices for addressing core issues for women in Canadian policing today.

This program will provide insight into the changing role of women in Canadian policing and examine external and internal factors, as well as the current challenges that make up the existing landscape. Also, the conference includes a section on “streams of specialty” which will examine areas in which some women police officers are known to have special competencies.

This course is comprehensive and will examine different areas of police work from international peacekeeping to sex crimes. It will also consider challenges and breakthroughs in a wide range of contexts from remote regions to urban centers. There will be an interactive faculty roundtable on how to retain and develop the talents of women in the policing workforce. This course is designed to ensure there will be something relevant and inspiring for everyone.