Ontario Women
in Law Enforcement 

OWLE is an organization that grew from an idea to bring together the female members of the law enforcement field from across the province.
Ontario Women In Law Enforcement

By empowering women, enforcing excellence, and inspiring change; the field of policing can evolve to better serve and protect the public while promoting diversity in law enforcement.

Together, these principles create a dynamic and progressive environment that not only uplifts women in policing, but also elevates the standards and impact of law enforcement as a whole.

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Recognizing the importance of communication and co-operation,
we extend our membership to both women and men.

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    • Congratulations to all of our long service award recipients from last weeks gala. What an achievement!#OWLE2026
    • Again a huge thank you to our sponsors who made our gala last week a reality! Thank you for supporting women in law enforcement.
    • Our annual Awards Gala would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. We want to take a minute and thank our Platinum sponsors. @gen7fuel  @torontopolice @tpaca1 @officialyrp Peel Police Services Board and York Police Services Board
    • Retired Constable Shiela Smyth of @officialyrp is this years Law Enforcement Professional of the Year.  For 30 years, she served the front line with distinction, earning the respect of her colleagues as a steady, experienced and trusted leader. #OWLE2026
    • Lynn Neale of (@oppassociation) is this years reciepient of the Police Association Leadership award.  Lynn is a passionate advocate for mental health, inclusion and member support.  She has an unwavering commitment to people who mentor future leaders, supporting members through their most difficult moments of challenging the profession to grow and evolve. 
#OWLE2026
    • The recipient of this years Bravery award is Police Constable Victoria Hanniman of the Ottawa Police Service (@ottawapolice). While vacationing in Lisbon, Portugal, PC Hanniman displayed exceptional courage during a catastrophic funicular derailment that caused multiple fatalities and mass causalities.  Despite being off duty, unequipped and in a foreign country, PC Hanniman who witnessed the derailment reacted instantly.  She stepped forward and took control until first responders could get to the scene.  PC Hanniman’s actions reflect courage, compassion and an unwavering commitment to helping others in the face of deadly danger.#OWLE2026
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