News from Manitoba

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