Ontario Women in Law Enforcement OWLE

Ontario Women in Law Enforcement OWLE Ontario Women in Law Enforcement (OWLE) is an organization that brings together female members of law enforcement from across the province.

Nominations for this years OWLE Major Awards is now open! Please go to our website www.owle.org for the submission form....
12/17/2025

Nominations for this years OWLE Major Awards is now open! Please go to our website www.owle.org for the submission form. Also check out all of the different categories here ➡️

📣 OWLE’s Fall/Winter edition newsletter was sent out earlier this morning — be sure to check your mailboxes 📫📩
12/01/2025

📣 OWLE’s Fall/Winter edition newsletter was sent out earlier this morning — be sure to check your mailboxes 📫📩

10/31/2025

As part of Information Management Week, we're highlighting Melissa and Monique, who lead the Criminal Records Unit.

They partnered with members of IT and pioneered the use of Robotic Process Automation, saving countless labour hours and creating significant efficiencies to support their members in Information Management. Their innovative work also earned them a nomination for the 2025 Ontario Women in Law Enforcement OWLE Innovation Award.

12 Ontario police services and counting. We are united in our commitment to women in policing and the movement. OWLE i...
10/12/2025

12 Ontario police services and counting. We are united in our commitment to women in policing and the movement. OWLE is proud to be part of this milestone moment at the 2025 Building Bridges Conference at Blue 💙

OWLE is at the Mental Health Awareness night at OPC tonight 💙🦉
09/10/2025

OWLE is at the Mental Health Awareness night at OPC tonight 💙🦉

Congratulations to Vancouver Cst. Mairead Kenny for receiving the IAWP 2025 Prevention of Violence Towards Women award i...
09/09/2025

Congratulations to Vancouver Cst. Mairead Kenny for receiving the IAWP 2025 Prevention of Violence Towards Women award in beautiful Scotland yesterday! 👏🏻

Congratulations to Emma Hamilton from for receiving the IAWP 2025 civilian of the year award in beautiful Scotland! 👏🏻
09/09/2025

Congratulations to Emma Hamilton from 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, theonly organization dedicated to pr...
09/03/2025

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!

James Jefferson is a veteran police officer who has worked in patrol operations, the drug enforcement unit, and organiza...
08/21/2025

James Jefferson is a veteran police officer 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.

We are so excited to announce that Deputy Chief MacSween of will be speaking at our fall training day, Empowered Essenc...
08/20/2025

We are so excited to announce that Deputy Chief MacSween of will be speaking at our fall training day, Empowered Essence!

Deputy Chief Treena MacSween began her policing career in 1998 with Peel Regional Police before joining the Hamilton Police Service in 2001. In April 2024, she was appointed Deputy Chief of the London Police Service, bringing more than 27 years of experience in operational, investigative, and administrative leadership.

An accomplished Critical Incident Commander and Public Order Unit Commander, Deputy Chief MacSween has led numerous large-scale operations for major events and critical incidents. She is deeply committed to building collaborative partnerships that shape effective community safety strategies and is a steadfast advocate for inclusive workplaces and the wellness of police service members.

Recognized as a trailblazer in Canadian policing, her promotion to Deputy Chief marked a historic milestone, making her the highest-ranking Black female officer in Canada.

Beyond her operational responsibilities, she serves as Co-Chair of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee and is an active member of the Ontario Women in Law Enforcement Advisory Council.

Deputy Chief MacSween is also a proud mother to two daughters, Taylor and Alexis, and shares a strong commitment to public service with her husband, Mike, a firefighter.

PSA 📣 Fall Training Day 2025 is coming up on November 13th! Tickets are now available for sale - Link in our bio 🦉💙🎟️
08/06/2025

PSA 📣 Fall Training Day 2025 is coming up on November 13th! Tickets are now available for sale - Link in our bio 🦉💙🎟️

AWLE/FALA 2025 “Strong Minds, Strong bodies, and Strong Women” Conference: 📣OWLE would like to send one member to St Joh...
07/18/2025

AWLE/FALA 2025 “Strong Minds, Strong bodies, and Strong Women” Conference: 📣OWLE would like to send one member to St John’s Newfoundland! The conference will take place on November 4th to 7th, 2025.

OWLE will cover Economy flight, hotel, and registration up to $3000.00.

Criteria for submission:
· Active Member (prior to and including March 31st) in Good Standing
· 500 word submission – How the conference would assist you/what have you done to contribute in supporting women in your organizations
· Provide social media content to OWLE to post to our membership to share their experience with photos
· Provide a submission of your experience to our OWLE e-newsletter with photos within a month of returning.
· You have not been a successful recipient in the past three years with another OWLE opportunity.

Submission deadline is August 15, 2025.

Please send all submissions to [email protected].

Thank you 💙🦉

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