Congratulations to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, the T&T Policewomen Association and IAWP Region 17 members for an outstanding conference! Delegates came from all over the Caribbean, including places like Curacao, Antigua, Barbuda, Bahamas, Nevis, and Barbados. IAWP well represented by members from Region 16 (photo below) all the way from Abu Dhabi and Region 12 (Winnipeg).
Patsy Joseph and Ann Marie Alleyne took a short break to pose for a photo. Both of these ladies worked tirelessly to ensure that delegates enjoyed the conference and took every opportunity to make connections with other officers.
On behalf of Region 12 I would like to congratulate Ann Marie who is the first female police officer promoted to the rank of Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police. This promotion took effect shortly after the conference.
Fabian, Step and Tamia took a rotation at the IAWP membership table where over 77 new members signed up during the two day conference. Region 17 now boasts the largest regional membership in IAWP. With 300 delegates at the conference, the word about the IAWP is sure to continue spreading.
IAWP Board members pose for a photo (below) before the panel presentation about IAWP membership benefits.
The two day conference in Port of Spain wrapped up with an award ceremony to recognize the many accomplishments of women around the region. IAWP President Jane Townsley (below right) is always pleased to take part in these ceremonies. Here she is presenting a long service award to an officer who has dedicated 41 years to policing!
IAWP Chaplain Tamia Dow (below right) is featured with Trinidad and Tobago Police ACP Pasty Joseph with the Ann Duncan Award. Ann's husband Roland and her niece were in the audience to take part in the award ceremony. A proud moment for everyone involved!
I took part in several training presentations during the two conference, which included topics on prison programs for women, domestic violence, career planning and advancement, and victim based approaches to crime. As with every other IAWP event I have attended, the discussion was lively, the learning was rich, and the connections to other women memorable! Be sure to watch for more from Region 17...possibly an IAWP Annual Training Conference.
