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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    • Carmen Theobald from @horsesensenorth will be presenting the GRACE framework at this years training day on November 5th. Five essential questions and practices for leading yourself to wellness that work in the moment and not just during annual leave.We cannot wait to hear about it! Don’t miss out and get your tickets today. Link in bio
    • In 2021, LEO Agent Ashley Ferris became involved
in a shootout with a suspect who had shot 7 people (including Ferris), killing 5.
Agent Ferris continued fighting and shot and killed the suspect ending his murderous rampage. Ashley is now retired and will speak at training day on how to identify and combat signs of depression while developing resiliency through a focus on their greater purpose.Get your tickets today. Link in bio
    • Tickets are now on sale for our Fall Training day on November 5th. We have another great lineup and you for sure don’t want to miss it!Link to purchase in our bio.
    • Community helping community. 💙OWLE recently hosted our Northern Training Day, bringing police professionals together to learn, connect, and grow. Thanks to the incredible support of everyone who attended, we’re proud to donate $2,000 in event proceeds to the Salvation Army.Thank you to everyone who made this day such a meaningful success, together, we’re making a difference. 💙
    • On July 9, the OPP proudly signed the 30 Forward Pledge, reaffirming its commitment to advancing women in policing and leadership.As OWLE Chair, Andrea Torrie was honoured to participate in a leadership panel alongside Inspector Val Gates, Deputy Commissioner Kari Dart, and retired OPP Superintendent Lisa Darling. Moderated by newly promoted OPP Superintendent Brooke Roberts, the discussion focused on lived experiences, the value of being part of OWLE, and exciting initiatives and events on the horizon.Thank you to everyone who made this meaningful conversation possible. Together, we’re continuing to build a stronger, more inclusive future in policing.#OWLE #30Forward #WomenInLeadership #WomenInPolicing #OPP
    • Happy Canada Day! Wishing you all a safe and fun day celebrating the beauty, strength, and spirit of our home. ❤️🤍🇨🇦
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