IAWP & 2012 OVERVIEW Deputy Chief Leanne Fitch IAWP 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 Vision We 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  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 50 th Annual IAWP Conference

Conference Bid Australia 2008 Chris 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.  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

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