A big congratulations for a Manitoba Women who have recently been promoted.
RCMP Promotions
Gerry Kerr, who worked on the IAWP Conference Committee in Edmonton, has been promoted to the rank of Inspector. Inspector Kerr is leaving Manitoba to assume a position in Iqaluit. She is very excited about her new position and her new posting in this northern community.
For those of you in other regions who wish to learn more about Iqaluit, please view the city website at http://www.city.iqaluit.nu.ca/i18n/english/index.php. I am sure you will agree, with me that working in the north will be a unique experience to round out her already interesting career.
Record number of women promoted in the Winnipeg Police Service
This past week marked the end of the promotion period for the Winnipeg Police. I am thrilled to announce that there were a record 6 (out of 14) women promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Included in that group was IAWP Region 12 member Lisa Mandziak.
Sergeant Mandziak will assume leadership of a shift in downtown Winnipeg. She will also be one of the featured speakers at the Annual Winnipeg Police Service Policewomen's Network Conference on April 6th.
I am also hopeful some of the other newly promoted women will be taking part in the Annual IAWP Conference this coming year in Lexington.
Congratulations to all and please remember to send me news from your Province or Territory to include in the blog.
Stay safe!
Sandra
Friday, March 25, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
The Next 100 Years
Yesterday was March 8th, International Women's Day. It came and went, marking 100 years of achievements and gains in rights for women all over the world.
Today marks the start of the next 100 years. The start of more women officers on the front line. The start of more women climbing the ladder, into positions of management. It is the start of the next 100 years when more women take on executive roles and become Chief of Police.
Today marks the start of more women working in peace keeping missions, helping the United Nations achieve their goal of 20% female peace keepers in 2014.
Today marks the start of the next 100 years of the International Association of Women Police connecting women around the world in friendship and in leadership.
It all starts by reaching out to one new woman in your organization, making her feel welcome and that her work is appreciated.
It starts by never forgetting those who came before us, and worked hard for the benefits we enjoy today.
Or maybe it starts with nominating an officer who has shown dedication and commitment to excellence for one of the IAWP Annual Awards.
There is still so much to do, to achieve for women in law enforcement. I say we start right now...the next 100 years will pass quickly!
Today marks the start of the next 100 years. The start of more women officers on the front line. The start of more women climbing the ladder, into positions of management. It is the start of the next 100 years when more women take on executive roles and become Chief of Police.
Today marks the start of more women working in peace keeping missions, helping the United Nations achieve their goal of 20% female peace keepers in 2014.
Today marks the start of the next 100 years of the International Association of Women Police connecting women around the world in friendship and in leadership.
It all starts by reaching out to one new woman in your organization, making her feel welcome and that her work is appreciated.
It starts by never forgetting those who came before us, and worked hard for the benefits we enjoy today.
Or maybe it starts with nominating an officer who has shown dedication and commitment to excellence for one of the IAWP Annual Awards.
There is still so much to do, to achieve for women in law enforcement. I say we start right now...the next 100 years will pass quickly!
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