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.
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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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Upcoming Events

Northern Training Day

Northern Training Day will be Thursday April 9th, 2026 in Sudbury at the Vale Cavern.

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100 Ramsey Lake Rd Greater Sudbury, ON P3E 5S9

Training Day

Join us at the Mississauga Grand for a dynamic and empowering day of training designed specifically for women in law enforcement. This comprehensive event offers

7:00 am -> 3:00 pm

35 Brunel Rd, Mississauga ON L4Z 3E8

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

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    • OWLE is at the Mental Health Awareness night at OPC tonight 💙🦉 (📸: YRP S/Sgt. Amy Saunders and WRPS Supt. Beth Houston)
    • Congratulations to Vancouver Cst. Mairead Kenny for receiving the IAWP 2025 Prevention of Violence Towards Women award in beautiful Scotland yesterday! 👏🏻 @bcwlecanada
    • Congratulations to Emma Hamilton from @ontarioprovincialpolice for receiving the IAWP 2025 civilian of the year award in beautiful Scotland! 👏🏻
    • Lynn Posluns is the Founder, President, and CEO of Women’s Brain Health Initiative, the only organization dedicated to protecting the brain health of women, caregivers, and families. Since the charity launched in Canada and the U.S. in 2012, Women’s Brain Health Initiative has made tremendous strides in raising awareness about the inequity in brain aging research for women, in funding that research, and in creating compelling preventative health evidence-informed education programs so there is a greater understanding by the public of the best ways to prolong their cognitive vitality.Lynn has held several executive positions within the Retail and Fashion industries and, throughout her career, has raised millions of dollars for many philanthropic causes, focused primarily on the healthcare industry.Lynn has received numerous awards for her work in philanthropy and giving back to the community, including the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management’s Top Ten High Achieving Women Award, Rotary International’s Paul Harris Fellowship Award, an Honorary Doctorate by York University and most recently Canada’s Top 25 Women of Influence award.In December 2021, Lynn was appointed as a member to the Order of Canada for her contribution to research on cognitive health and aging through the founding of Women’s Brain Health Initiative. The Order of Canada recognizes the achievement of outstanding merit and honours people who make extraordinary contributions to the nation.Lynn is a speaker at our upcoming training day. Get your ticket today!
    • Annie ROMARD is a Police Constable with the Barrie Police. Her interest in policing started at an older age when she went back to school and attended Lambton College in the Police Foundations Program.  Her policing career then officially started in Sarnia, working for Sarina Police Service for 3.5 years as a civilian. In 2021 she was hired by South Simcoe as a Constable and in 2023 she patched over to Barrie Police. She will be one of our speakers at our upcoming training day. Get your tickets today! Link in our bio
    • James Jefferson is a veteran police officer from @sudburypolice who has worked in patrol operations, the drug enforcement unit, and organizational wellness. A former undercover officer: James is a peer support and wellness specialist; and a nationally recognized keynote speaker and recipient of the 2023 Canada Beyond the Blue Darius Garda Legacy Award for his advocacy in mental health. James is a member of the Crisis Workers Society of Ontario Board of Directors, a Canada Beyond the Blue National Ambassador, and a Laurentian University graduate with degrees in both Law & Justice and Psychology. James will be presenting his Blueprint to Resilience. A step-by-step guide that paved his way through the vast hardship of post-traumatic stress into the realm of post traumatic growth. The blueprint is specifically designed to silence the ego, challenge your perspectives, and provide tangible principals that aims to create a growth mindset in the face of any hardship.

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