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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    • Nominations for major awards are now open on our website www.owle.org.

Do you know someone who fits the criteria for this award for work completed in 2024? Then please head over to our website and submit a nomination.
    • Nominations for major awards are now open on our website www.owle.org.

Do you know someone who fits the criteria for this award for work completed in 2024? Then please head over to our website and submit a nomination.
    • Submission 2 (AWIP): 📣 OWLE would like to send one member to the 2025 Advancing “We” in Policing (AWIP) Conference “Integrating Voices: Fostering Allyship & Inclusion for Lasting Progress”. The conference is being held in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and starts Tuesday March 4th. – Friday March 7th, 2025.

OWLE will cover transportation, hotel, and registration up to $1,800.00 dollars.

Criteria for submission:

·  Active Member 2024-2025 in Good Standing
·  500 word submission – How the conference would assist them/what have they done to contribute in supporting women in their organizations
·  Provide social media content to OWLE to post to our membership to share their experience with photos
·  Provide a submission of their experience to our OWLE e-newsletter with photos within a month of returning.
·  They have not been a successful recipient in the past three years with another OWLE opportunity.
We will announce the recipients Feb 1st via our social media platforms. Submission deadline is January 28th. 

Please send all submissions to membership@owle.org.

Thank you 💙🦉
    • Submission 1 (CACP/BCACP) : 📣OWLE would like to send one member to the CACP/BCACP Women in Policing Conference, “Widening the Path”. The conference is being held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and starts Monday March 3rd. – Tuesday March 4th, 2025
 
OWLE will cover Economy flight, hotel, and registration up to $3000.00 dollars.

Criteria for submission:
·  Active Member 2024-2025 in Good Standing
·  500 word submission – How the conference would assist them/what have they done to contribute in supporting women in their organizations
·  Provide social media content to OWLE to post to our membership to share their experience with photos
·  Provide a submission of their experience to our OWLE e-newsletter with photos within a month of returning.
·  They have not been a successful recipient in the past three years with another OWLE opportunity.
We will announce the recipients Feb 1st via our social media platforms. Submission deadline is January 28th. 

Please send all submissions to membership@owle.org.

Thank you 💙🦉
    • Nominations for major awards are now open on our website www.owle.org.

Do you know someone who fits the criteria for bravery for work completed in 2024? Then please head over to our website and submit a nomination.
    • Leadership: this category includes but is not limited to inspiration to others; an excellent role model; positively influences the actions and opinions of others; encourages and supports colleagues; shows initiative; perseveres in the face of criticism or adversity; has high ethical standards; is willing to “go that extra mile”; builds trust and is able to form partnerships to resolve issues; positive outlook.

Do you know someone who fits this criteria for work demonstrated in 2024? Then please head over to www.owle.org and fill out a nomination submission for our Major Awards.
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