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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    • 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. ❤️🤍🇨🇦
    • 📣! OWLE would like to send one member to the International Association of Women Police Regional Training. The conference is being held in beautiful Banff, Alberta, Canada on  October 28-29th, 2026.
OWLE will cover Economy flight, hotel, and registration up to $3000.00 dollars.Criteria for submission:
·  Active Member in Good Standing
·  250 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.
·  Have not been a successful recipient in the past three years for another OWLE opportunity.Submission deadline is July 10th.Please send all submissions to membership@owle.orgThank you all and good luck! 💙🦉
    • Mark your calendars! Fall training date is booked and the speakers are getting lined up! Thursday November 5th at the Pearson Convention Centre! Tickets on sale in July.Don’t miss out! We sold out early last year. #owletrg2026
    • OWLE Chair Andrea Torrie and former OWLE President, now Board of Trustees member, Myra James, were honoured to represent OWLE at last night’s Mental Health Day at the Ontario Police College.They had the opportunity to connect with new recruits, share resources, and support officers in building strong networks from day one. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello. Good luck and stay safe as you begin your policing careers. 💙🦉🤝
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