Live from Lexington

Sorry folks....I am at least a day behind. That is because it has been so busy with so many good training session to attend and many more wonderful events to take in.

For example, yesterday afternoon we enjoyed another amazing IAWP Awards Luncheon. Congratulations to all award winners.




Sergeant Cheryl Larson, Constable Cynthia Buglass, Constable Rhonda Seitz, Constable Andree Huberdeau, Staff Gay Jones, Detective Sergeant Sandra Martin, Constable Jacque Lawford, Vanessa Chopyk, Sergeant Lisa Mandziak (from Left to Right) just after the awards luncheon.


Now...on to our big news! After a year of hard work Winnipeg 2014 has become a reality. The IAWP 2014 Conference bid team...aka TEAM WINNIPEG 2014 was successful in securing the IAWP Annual Training Conference for 2014. We can't wait to host all you in Winnipeg.

Vanessa Chopyk, Andree Huberdeau, Cheryl Larson, Rhonda Seitz (from Left to Right) at the start of the IAWP AGM. If you enjoyed the Maple Leafs check out our future conference booths for more treats like that.

Historic Connections with UN Police

One of the other things (beside promoting the 2014 Conference Bid) that has kept me busy was the UN SAT for international police peacekeeping missions. This is conference has seen the first all female SAT program.

After passing three language tests on Monday afternoon, I was allowed to proceed to the driving and shooting test early this morning. The photo above is me just about to start off for the first of two driving tests. Although it has been quite some time since I drove a standard transmission, I faired OK on the obstacle course. I then went on to pass my road test.

Passing the road test allowed all of the participants the opportunity to proceed to the next step. All of the applicants were required to field strip a Glock pistol and then reassemble it. IAWP Medal of Valor winner, Constable Kate Peplow showed exceptional skill in this area and was asked to demonstrate the test for local media.

For further details on the UN testing you will have to check out our next issue of Women Police. I will confirm that at this point in time I am not going to join a UN mission...but maybe sometime in the future. However, it was a very interesting experience.

It is hard to believe the week is almost over. All that is left the packing and farewells..until next year at this time.