WOMEN LEADERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT : Unity Resilience Valor
Over eight hundred women and men , of all rank and level , gathered in Monterey November 5-7 , 2017 for the Women Leaders in Law Enforcement Training Symposium ( WLLE ). The attendees came to learn , be inspired and to network . This year ’ s symposium theme , Unity , Resilience and Valor , was reemphasized by speakers such as Retired Naval Captain Charlie Plumb , Detective Kim Bogucki , Retired Officer Julie Werhnyak and Chief Deanna Cantrell . The high-level training this year featured presentations on leadership , critical incident survival , and promotional opportunities for law enforcement , as well as many other exciting topics . “ This conference was outstanding ; the workshops and panels were inspiring . Thank you CPCA for hosting what some are saying was the best training they ’ ve ever attended .” Chief Amy Christey , Pacific Grove Police Department .
The idea of bringing women together to exchange ideas , training , struggles and triumphs began in 1987 . Two women , Los Gatos Police Captain Alana Forrest and Menlo Park Police Commander Lacey Burt , met in a restaurant with 20 other female law enforcement professionals to discuss how to help each other in their profession . In 2006 , the California Police Chiefs Association took the event statewide . WLLE is much more than a “ conference for women ”, it has grown over the years and hosts over 800 men and women each year . “ The WLLE conference is a wonderful event for both men and women in law enforcement . It ’ s a great opportunity to learn new leadership skills and network with exceptional leaders within our profession . It was an honor and privilege to support our fellow female leaders at the event . I also enjoyed conversing with new and old friends , and learning how they plan on making their departments ’ more dynamic and progressive in the future .” Lieutenant Chris Wagner , Riverside Police Department .
Lieutenant Maria Munayer from the Pleasanton Police Department was the recipient of this year ’ s Trail Blazer award which is presented annually to a woman working in law enforcement ( sworn or professional ) who has made outstanding contributions to her profession and / or professional organization . “ We place extraordinary value on the critical contributions of women in our profession . The conference also has an energy , cohesiveness , and level of candor that is valuable for all of us in public service . I am glad for an opportunity to be part of what the conference represents .” Chief Richard Lucero , Fremont Police Department .
The Women Leaders in Law Enforcement Training Symposium would not be possible if not for our generous sponsors ; American Military University , CAHP Credit Union , U . S . Armor , Union University , Jones & Mayer , Liebert Cassidy Whitmore , Cambridge Financial , Sun Ridge Systems , University of San Diego , Atkinson , Andelson , Loya , Rudd and Romo , Saint Mary ’ s College , CNOA , Bay Area Regional Rapid Transit , ScholarShare 529 , San Jose Police Department , Carmel Police Officers Association , Contra Costa County Police Chiefs Association , Los Angeles County Police Chiefs Association , Marin County Police Chiefs Association , Monterey Police Officers Association , Orange County Chiefs of Police and Sheriff Association , San Bernardino Police Chiefs and Sheriff Association , San Diego County Chief ' s and Sheriff ' s Association , San Mateo County Police Chiefs and Sheriff Association , Santa Clara County Police Chiefs ' Association , and the Seaside Police Officers Association .
A huge thank you to the Region 9 police department ’ s and Monterey County sheriff for hosting this year ’ s WLLE . The 2018 Women Leaders in Law Enforcement Training Symposium planning is already underway ! We hope you will join us in Palm Springs October 21-23 , 2018 . ■