Strength in community

Our Councils

The strength of our councils is essential to the success of Ontario Women in Law Enforcement (OWLE). By fostering collaboration and support, we create an environment where women can grow, share knowledge, and advance in their careers.

Through collective wisdom, our council empowers members, ensuring that together, we stand stronger and more resilient in the face of challenges.

The objective of the corporation
is to women within law enforcement.

Executive Members

  • Andrea Torrie

    Chair

    Hamilton Police Service

  • Lindsay Riddell

    Co Chair & OACP Diversity Liaison

    Toronto Police Service

  • Laura Riddell

    Treasurer

    Peel Regional Police

  • Janine Doyle

    Membership

    Durham Regional Police Service

  • Rosie Traill

    Media Officer

    Hamilton Police Service

  • Chantal Larocque

    Indigenous Representative

    Anishinabek Police Service

  • Leanna Gill

    Herstorian

    Toronto Police Service

  • Sherry Young

    Northern Representative

    Greater Sudbury Police Service

  • Beth Houston

    Sergeant at Arms

    Waterloo Regional Police Service

  • Patty Kastoun

    Administration Officer

    Peel Regional Police Service

  • Lindsay Neale

    Marketing/Merchandise

    Toronto Police Service

  • Amy Saunders

    Professional Development Officer

    York Regional Police Service

Advisory Council

  • Pauline Gray

    Staff Superintendent (Retired)

    Toronto Police Service

  • Cecile Hammond

    Deputy Chief

    York Regional Police Service

  • Mark Dapat

    Deputy Chief

    Peel Regional Police Service

  • Ryan Diodati

    Deputy Chief

    Hamilton Police Service

  • Peter Moreira

    Chief

    Durham Regional Police Service

  • Trish Ferguson

    Deputy Chief

    Ottawa Police Service

  • Treena MacSween

    Deputy Chief

    London Police Service

  • Sheri Meeks

    Deputy Chief

    Belleville Police Service

Board of Trustees

  • Kimberly O'Toole

    Superintendent

    Toronto Police Service

  • Lisa Hewison

    Superintendent

    Peel Regional Police

  • Jodi Dawson

    Inspector

    Peel Regional Police Service

  • Joanne Tawton

    Sergeant

    Toronto Police Service

  • Myra James

    Sergeant (Retired)

    Hamilton Police Service

Past Presidents / Chairs

  • Kimberly O'Toole

    Superintendent

    Toronto Police Service

  • Lisa Hewison

    Superintendent

    Peel Regional Police

  • Jo-Ann Savoie

    Staff Sergeant (Retired)

    Hamilton Police Service

  • Amy Ramsay

    Sergeant

    Ontario Provincial Police

  • Myra James

    Sergeant (Retired)

    Hamilton Police Service

  • Lisa Hodgins

    Sergeant (Retired)

    Toronto Police Service