A Welcome Message

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Atlantic Women in Law Enforcement (AWLE) have partnered to host the 50th Annual International Association of Women Police Conference from September 9 to 13, 2012 in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada. The theme of the 2012 Conference, Journey to the Edge, is applicable and relevant to both our geographic location, and the leading edge police topics that will be presented. As it will be the first time this International event is hosted in Atlantic Canada, we are thrilled with the opportunity to showcase our corner of the Globe.

The Conference begins on Sunday, September 9th with the Opening ceremonies, followed by the Parade of Nations through the historic streets of downtown St John's. The training itself begins on Monday, September 10th with the Key Note address by Retired General Rick Hillier, the Patron for Women in Defense and Security.

The 2012 Conference will be comprised of a three tier lecture format in the areas of Operations, Leadership and Professional Development that will focus on the improvement of policing through best practices and emerging technology. Although the agenda still remains a work in progress, there will be a wide variety of topics that will certainly be of interest regardless of your level of experience or expertise.

Several speakers have already been secured such as world renowned Human Trafficking expert, Commander Andy Baker from the Serious and Organized Crime Agency in the United Kingdom; Ontario Provincial Police Detective Inspector Chris Nicholas who will present on David Russell Williams, a convicted murderer, rapist, and former Colonel in the Canadian Forces, and Anne Marie Hagan, a motivational speaker, who witnessed her father's murder and speaks on forgiveness and justice. There will also be an interactive meth lab training session, and reams of other current and riveting presentations for our delegates.

A highlight of the IAWP Conference is the International Awards Luncheon in which outstanding female police officers from around the Globe are recognized in the areas of Leadership, Commitment and Bravery. The International Award for Police Officer of the year is also presented at this prestigious event.

The combination of this world class training and Newfoundland & Labrador hospitality makes the IAWP 2012 Training Conference an event that you surely won't want to miss.

Feel free to check back regularly to follow our progress and mark the dates on your calendar. Our team, our city, and our province are enthusiastically waiting for you to commence your Journey to the Edge...it's just the beginning!