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!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Lots of news from Vancouver Police Department
Chinese New Year begins each year on the new moon of the calender year and ends 15 days later. This year, Chinese New Year began on February 3rd. It is the Year of the Rabbit.
Up until 2006, the Vancouver Police Lion Dance Team, which takes part in the annual festivities, consisted only of officers. That was until IAWP own Maureen Ing became involved in the Lion Dance Band. Since she joined, Maureen has made a concerted effort to invite officers with children in hopes of more youth involvement in the future.
IAWP Region 12 member Maureen Ing with the VPD Lion Dance Band
Up until 2006, the Vancouver Police Lion Dance Team, which takes part in the annual festivities, consisted only of officers. That was until IAWP own Maureen Ing became involved in the Lion Dance Band. Since she joined, Maureen has made a concerted effort to invite officers with children in hopes of more youth involvement in the future.
IAWP Region 12 member Maureen Ing with the VPD Lion Dance BandValentines Day is another special, yet very sombre, occasion on the streets of Vancouver. This past February 14 marked the 20th Annual Women's Memorial March which marks the death of women from the Downtown Eastside. Last year's event saw 5000 people turn out. This is the first year that the VPD has been invited to join the marchers.
For our IAWP friends from other regions, the Dowtown Eastside of Vancouver was made infamous by one of Canada's most horrific serial murders, Robert Pickton. He targeted vulnerable victims from this area of the city. Even though his crimes began years ago, he has only recently been brought to trial.
RIGHTing History...
I have had a recent, and very pleasant, conversation with Retired Vancouver Police Department Deputy Chief Carolyn Daley. She is more busy now than when she was in control of the Justice Institute of British Columbia training programs.
(Ret'd) Deputy Chief Daley is currently researching information about the "firsts" of many who have worked for the VPD. She enlisted the support of current VPD Chief Constable Chu and the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police for this project. She has graciously shared some of her initial findings with me so check back here for further information.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
She just keeps climbing the ladder...
There is an update on Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface (which is my riding), Shelly Glover. Shelly has just been appointed as the parliamentary secretary for finance. Shelly continues to round out her experience as a MP with this new assignment.
Shelly is currently on a leave of absence from the Winnipeg Police Service in order to work in government. For more on the story please see http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/Manitoba-MP-Glover-gets-new-posting-114900239.html
Good luck with your new duties Shelly.
And also climbing the ladder this week is Winnipeg Police Service member Liz Pilcher. Liz was promoted to Inspector earlier this week, making her only the 5th female officer in Winnipeg to hold this rank.
Way to go Liz!
Please remember to send me promotion announcements from your agency for posting on the blog.
Coming Events
The Thrive Conference is in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada this year. The conference will take place May 5-6, 2011. For those of you interested in Asset Development as a Youth Crime Reduction Initiative this will be a worthwhile event.
See the website for further details.
http://www.thrivecanada.ca/section.asp?catid=139&subid=171&pageid=135
Shelly is currently on a leave of absence from the Winnipeg Police Service in order to work in government. For more on the story please see http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/Manitoba-MP-Glover-gets-new-posting-114900239.html
Good luck with your new duties Shelly.
And also climbing the ladder this week is Winnipeg Police Service member Liz Pilcher. Liz was promoted to Inspector earlier this week, making her only the 5th female officer in Winnipeg to hold this rank.
Way to go Liz!
Please remember to send me promotion announcements from your agency for posting on the blog.
Coming Events
The Thrive Conference is in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada this year. The conference will take place May 5-6, 2011. For those of you interested in Asset Development as a Youth Crime Reduction Initiative this will be a worthwhile event.
See the website for further details.
http://www.thrivecanada.ca/section.asp?catid=139&subid=171&pageid=135
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Did you make a New Year's Resolution?
We are already into the second week of 2011. Wow, how time flies by...I have been a bit remiss in updating my blog but not to worry. That is one of my New Year's Resolutions for 2011. If you happen to cross paths with IAWP First President Margaret Shorter after you read this posting, please tell her that I have made SMART goals (not resolutions). That is more in keeping with the IAWP Strategic Planning lingo, which Margaret oversees.
So what do I resolve to do in 2011?
1. I am going to try very hard to update this blog on a regular basis. Please look for a new post every two weeks. I am going to go back to basics with a past feature of the Women Police Magazine by featuring one Region 12 member every month this year. So if I come asking for your bio please help me out with photos and tidbits about your work/life to include on the Region 12 Member Profile.
Please also continue to send me updates on awards, promotions and other news from your area of the region.
2. I am going to celebrate the achievements of women in law enforcement by encouraging everyone in Region 12 to nominate a friend or colleague for an award.
Please note that the IAWP now has an online award form which you can download at http://www.iawp.org/awards/annualawards.htm. I know we have some outstanding women in this region so please consider a nomination. I am willing to assist with researching and writing nominations if you require assistance.
In addition to the IAWP Awards, there are some awards to consider. The YWCA has opened its call for nomination in most Canadian cities for their annual Women of Distinction Awards.
And, in early February, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police will make the call for nominations to the Order of Merit of Police Officers. This is a very prestigious award handed out once a year at Government House in Ottawa.
Please check back here, or email me with suggestions, on other awards programs that are fitting for women in law enforcement.
3. I am going to begin sending out information packages to various law enforcement agencies in Region 12 in an effort to increase our IAWP membership. If you have a contact name that you think will benefit from IAWP please pass it along to me.
4. I am going to keep closer tabs on my fellow IAWP Bloggers. I recently visited the IAWP Blogs and saw that Region 11 Coordinator, Deputy Chief Leanne Fitch has now posted her second blog. Please take a look at http://www.iawp.org/regions/region11.htm. It looks fantastic!
5. I am going to register early for the 49th Annual IAWP Training Conference, Lexington, Kentucky, August 21-25, 2011. Information can be viewed at http://www.iawp2011.org/.
I am sure it will be another wonderful IAWP event!
It sure is shaping up to be a busy year. I look forward to our continued work in highlighting the work of all women in law enforcement.
Happy New Year All!
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Recent Achievements
Region 12 members have been busy over the past year as evidenced by the list of awards and achievements I have received. Congratulations to all!
Academic Excellence
Staff Sergeant Gerri Kerr (whom some may recognize from the Edmonton 2001 IAWP Conference Committee) recently received her BA Professional Arts, Criminology, from Athabasca University.
Staff Sergeant Gerri Kerr 
Manitoba Minister of Justice Andrew Swan and Sergeant Karen Timchuk
Manitoba Minister of Justice Andrew Swan and Constable Kathy Antymis
Academic Excellence
Staff Sergeant Gerri Kerr (whom some may recognize from the Edmonton 2001 IAWP Conference Committee) recently received her BA Professional Arts, Criminology, from Athabasca University.
Staff Sergeant Gerri KerrSuperintendent Corrine Scott, another Athabasca University Alumni, was presented the 2009 Distinguished Alumni Award at a ceremony in Winnipeg this past October. (No photo available)
Manitoba Excellence in Law Enforcement Awards
The Manitoba Chiefs of Police held their 2009 awards banquet in November in Winnipeg. Sergeant Karen Timchuk of the Winnipeg Police Forensic Services Unit received an award for commitment to excellence in police forensics.
Manitoba Minister of Justice Andrew Swan and Sergeant Karen TimchukConstable Kathy Antymis was also presented with an award at the MACP Awards Banquet for her outstanding work in counterfeit investigations. Kathy has now moved from the investigations area and is continuing her efforts to combat counterfeiting at the Winnipeg Police Service Training Unit.
Manitoba Minister of Justice Andrew Swan and Constable Kathy AntymisInaugural Ceremony for Operational Service Medals
RCMP Commissioner William Elliot recently announced the names of the police recipients for the Operational Service Medal (OSM). Among the recipients were Constable Shelley Jayne Birston, RCMP E Division and Staff Sergeant Jennifer J. Turner, RCMP K Division.
The OSM will be presented by Governor General David Johnston at a ceremony at Government House in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The OSM was created to recognize exemplary service of Canadian military personnel, police officers and civilians who have worked under the Canadian Forces' authority on approved overseas missions.
Constable Birston and Staff Sergeant Turner will be among 50 members being honoured this year. To date, 32 police officers have been identified (17 from the RCMP) as being eligible to receive this medal.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
What would you do to honour a friend?
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is coming to a close. But the importance of this issue remains with us beyond the end of October.
Over the years I have noticed many of my IAWP friends have found unique ways to honour a friend who has suffered with breast cancer. We can be very creative....
....would you....dye your pink?
IAWP Third Vice President Myra James and IAWP Business Manager Wendy Wilson at the 2006 Saskatoon Conference.
Me and my very good friend Winnipeg Police Service Constable Sandra Murner at 2001 Annual Cops for Cancer Head Shave
Over the years I have noticed many of my IAWP friends have found unique ways to honour a friend who has suffered with breast cancer. We can be very creative....
....would you....dye your pink?
IAWP Third Vice President Myra James and IAWP Business Manager Wendy Wilson at the 2006 Saskatoon Conference.
....would you....shave your head?
Me and my very good friend Winnipeg Police Service Constable Sandra Murner at 2001 Annual Cops for Cancer Head Shave....would you....create a legacy fund?
A group of friends who worked on the Conference Committee for the IAWP Annual Training Conference in Edmonton, 2001 created a tribute to IAWP Region 12 member Beverly McLean by starting the Beverly McLean Legacy Fund. Beverly died a short time after the Edmonton conference but her memory lives on each year through this fund. The fund enables one Edmonton Police Service member and one RCMP member from K Division (Alberta) to take travel to the IAWP conference every year.
Be healthy, be happy and continue to honour our friends who are fighting this disease throughout the entire year.
Monday, October 18, 2010
PERSONS DAY
In the early 1920's, when asked to define a women's legal status the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that women could not be appointed to the Canadian Senate because they were not deemed to be "persons". Five of the most courageous women in Canadian history challenged the decision in what is now commonly known as the "Persons Case".
On October 18, 1929 they won their case when the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council ruled that women were in fact "persons". This ruling allows Canadian women to participate in all aspects of public life....including police work!
Every year in Canada this landmark decision is celebrated by The Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) who continue to fight for the status of women through litigation, law reform and public education. On Friday, October 15, 2010 I was honoured to attend the local LEAF breakfast here in Winnipeg along with (retired) Winnipeg Police Service Patrol Sergeant Barb Tobin who challenged our department many years back to fight for equality of female officers during pregnancy.
I have come across other remarkable Canadian women in policing who showed as much courage on our behalf as the "Famous Five".
Vancouver Police Department
Phyllis Mortimore began her groundbreaking career with the VPD in 1943. Up until 1957 women officers recieved only 2/3rd pay of their male counterparts. Sergeant Mortimore fought that injustice and is credited with achieving equal pay for all VPD officers.
Phyllis is also the first VPD female to rise to the rank of Sergeant. She died last November 8th but we continue to celebrate her spirit on this Persons Day.
Winnipeg Police Service
Helen Woolard became the first female officer to graduate from recruit class in 1959. She was also the first to wear a Winnipeg Police Uniform and serve an entire (20 plus years) career to retire with a full police pension.
Helen attended the second annual WPS Policewomen's Network conference where her achievements were celebrated by over 110 WPS policewomen. We celebrate her life and work on our behald this Persons Day.
Edmonton Police Service
Danielle Campbell, Superintendent in charge of the Criminal Investigations Division became the first female with the EPS to head this section. She has served 21 years and is featured on the WPS Women in Policing recruiting page at http://www.joineps.ca/home/abouteps/women%20in%20policing/femaleperspectives/danielle.aspx
For her hard work and dedication to service we celebrate Danielle's achievements this Persons Day.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
In December 2006, Bev Busson became the first femal Commissioner of the RCMP. She has been awarded the Order of BC, The Queen's Jubilee Medal, the RCMP Long Service Medal, and is a Commander of the Order of Merit of Police Forces (just to name a few of her achievements).
Retired Commissioner Bev Busson was among the first 32 female officers hired by the RCMP (over 35 years last year). We celebrate all that she achieved in her career on this Persons Day.
Please remember and celebrate the achievements of these women today. Like the famous five, Nellie McClung, Emily Murphy, Irene Marryat Parlby, Henrietta Muir Edwards and Louise Crummy McKinney, they have quietly worked to achieve a status for women that allows us to enjoy a rich career in policing today.
The International Association of Women celebrates women in policing around the world who, in thier own way, show the remarkable courage of the Famous Five. Please join us in celebrating that today.
For more on the Persons Case please see Wikipedia files at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Famous_Five_(Canada)
On October 18, 1929 they won their case when the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council ruled that women were in fact "persons". This ruling allows Canadian women to participate in all aspects of public life....including police work!
Every year in Canada this landmark decision is celebrated by The Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) who continue to fight for the status of women through litigation, law reform and public education. On Friday, October 15, 2010 I was honoured to attend the local LEAF breakfast here in Winnipeg along with (retired) Winnipeg Police Service Patrol Sergeant Barb Tobin who challenged our department many years back to fight for equality of female officers during pregnancy.
I have come across other remarkable Canadian women in policing who showed as much courage on our behalf as the "Famous Five".
Vancouver Police Department
Phyllis Mortimore began her groundbreaking career with the VPD in 1943. Up until 1957 women officers recieved only 2/3rd pay of their male counterparts. Sergeant Mortimore fought that injustice and is credited with achieving equal pay for all VPD officers.
Phyllis is also the first VPD female to rise to the rank of Sergeant. She died last November 8th but we continue to celebrate her spirit on this Persons Day.
Winnipeg Police Service
Helen Woolard became the first female officer to graduate from recruit class in 1959. She was also the first to wear a Winnipeg Police Uniform and serve an entire (20 plus years) career to retire with a full police pension.
Helen attended the second annual WPS Policewomen's Network conference where her achievements were celebrated by over 110 WPS policewomen. We celebrate her life and work on our behald this Persons Day.
Edmonton Police Service
Danielle Campbell, Superintendent in charge of the Criminal Investigations Division became the first female with the EPS to head this section. She has served 21 years and is featured on the WPS Women in Policing recruiting page at http://www.joineps.ca/home/abouteps/women%20in%20policing/femaleperspectives/danielle.aspx
For her hard work and dedication to service we celebrate Danielle's achievements this Persons Day.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
In December 2006, Bev Busson became the first femal Commissioner of the RCMP. She has been awarded the Order of BC, The Queen's Jubilee Medal, the RCMP Long Service Medal, and is a Commander of the Order of Merit of Police Forces (just to name a few of her achievements).
Retired Commissioner Bev Busson was among the first 32 female officers hired by the RCMP (over 35 years last year). We celebrate all that she achieved in her career on this Persons Day.
Please remember and celebrate the achievements of these women today. Like the famous five, Nellie McClung, Emily Murphy, Irene Marryat Parlby, Henrietta Muir Edwards and Louise Crummy McKinney, they have quietly worked to achieve a status for women that allows us to enjoy a rich career in policing today.
The International Association of Women celebrates women in policing around the world who, in thier own way, show the remarkable courage of the Famous Five. Please join us in celebrating that today.
For more on the Persons Case please see Wikipedia files at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Famous_Five_(Canada)
Friday, September 10, 2010
Looking forward...
... to seeing you all in Minneapolis in 16 days! If you have not been the to IAWP home page lately please take some time to do so at www.iawp.org to see profiles of this year's scholarship award winners. These are just two of the amazing women that will be honored during the 2010 Minneapolis Conference.
Coming Events
I will be working post conference to update my blog with a coming events section. I encourage all of you to send me information on training events, courses, or community events that are taking place in your part of Region 12.
Corporal Gertrude Maxwell sent me information on this conference:
The Canadian Safe School Network is hosting two Safe School Conferences this year in
La Ronge - Oct 1, 2010 and Saskatoon - Feb. 10-11, 2011. Parents, teachers, administrators, students and community members are all invited so please feel free to forward the registration forms to anyone who may be interested in attending. Please contact me or Gertrude if you would like a registration form.
From Region 10:
Inspector Robyn Mathews, who is also IAWP Region 10 Coordinator, has been looking into a regional event in Hawaii. I have it on good authority that they would welcome other IAWP members if you are interested. Go to her blog at http://www.iawp.org/regions/region10.htm for more details.
Stay safe everyone and see in 16 days!
Coming Events
I will be working post conference to update my blog with a coming events section. I encourage all of you to send me information on training events, courses, or community events that are taking place in your part of Region 12.
Corporal Gertrude Maxwell sent me information on this conference:
The Canadian Safe School Network is hosting two Safe School Conferences this year in
La Ronge - Oct 1, 2010 and Saskatoon - Feb. 10-11, 2011. Parents, teachers, administrators, students and community members are all invited so please feel free to forward the registration forms to anyone who may be interested in attending. Please contact me or Gertrude if you would like a registration form.
From Region 10:
Inspector Robyn Mathews, who is also IAWP Region 10 Coordinator, has been looking into a regional event in Hawaii. I have it on good authority that they would welcome other IAWP members if you are interested. Go to her blog at http://www.iawp.org/regions/region10.htm for more details.
Stay safe everyone and see in 16 days!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
GO PURPLE!!
I have been home this evening watching the Minnesota Vikings play their pre season game against the Denver Broncos. And it got me excited about my up coming visit to Minneapolis. I can hardly wait to get there.
Guess what....
Guess what...I have some news about a long time Region 12 member who is having a baby! You have to attend the Regional meeting to find out who it is.
Guess what else...Winnipeg has a connection to the Minnesota Vikings. Attend the Region 12 Meeting and tell me what the connection is in order to have a chance to win a prize.
Well back to the Vikings game. See you all in 24 days.
Guess what....
Guess what...I have some news about a long time Region 12 member who is having a baby! You have to attend the Regional meeting to find out who it is.
Guess what else...Winnipeg has a connection to the Minnesota Vikings. Attend the Region 12 Meeting and tell me what the connection is in order to have a chance to win a prize.
Well back to the Vikings game. See you all in 24 days.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
What do the IAWP, WPS and NASDAQ have in common?
...Superintendent Corrine Scott ...that is what they all have in common.
Superintendent Corrine Scott graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Commerce degree long before she began her career with the Winnipeg Police Service. She has more recently graduated from Athabasca University Center for Innovative Management with her MBA. Corrine was selected to join a group of current students of the U of M's Asper School of Business (featured above on the NASDAQ bill board) to ring the closing bell at NASDAQ.
Superintendent Corrine Scott featured on the NASDAQ bill board
Superintendent Corrine Scott graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Commerce degree long before she began her career with the Winnipeg Police Service. She has more recently graduated from Athabasca University Center for Innovative Management with her MBA. Corrine was selected to join a group of current students of the U of M's Asper School of Business (featured above on the NASDAQ bill board) to ring the closing bell at NASDAQ.It wasn't all business though. Corrine had some time to do some sightseeing. Leave it to a police officer to take a souvenir photo of a police bus!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Count Down to 48th Annual IAWP Conference
I hope where ever you hang your hat in Region 12 you are enjoying the summer. I have been enjoying mine so much I seem to have forgotten to blog for the past few weeks....
...I will try not to let that happen again.
If anyone has summer photos, work, recreation, vacation or whatever, I would love to post a few for others to see.
46 Days to Go!
I have just checked in with IAWP Awards Chair Mylan Masson and have a few updates.
The Regional Meetings are set for Tuesday, September 28th from 1700 to 1830 hours. I would like to invite all of you to attend and bring any (potential) new Region 12 members.
The Annual General Meeting is set for Wednesday, September 29th from 1700 to 1830 hours.
Fellow IAWP Region 12 member, Gertrude Maxwell is looking for a room mate. Anyone who would like to bunk with her can send me an email and I will put in contact.
I can hardly wait to see you all again soon!
...I will try not to let that happen again.
If anyone has summer photos, work, recreation, vacation or whatever, I would love to post a few for others to see.
46 Days to Go!
I have just checked in with IAWP Awards Chair Mylan Masson and have a few updates.
The Regional Meetings are set for Tuesday, September 28th from 1700 to 1830 hours. I would like to invite all of you to attend and bring any (potential) new Region 12 members.
The Annual General Meeting is set for Wednesday, September 29th from 1700 to 1830 hours.
Fellow IAWP Region 12 member, Gertrude Maxwell is looking for a room mate. Anyone who would like to bunk with her can send me an email and I will put in contact.
I can hardly wait to see you all again soon!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Summit Summary
If you have been following any of the news lately, you will know that that G8/G20 Summits may be over but there are some lingering issues. It is fairly safe to say that all officers who were part of the Integrated Security Unit were kept busy.
But...true to her word, IAWP First Vice President Margaret Shorter sent me a final summation of her perspective of the Summits. Here is the last version of Marg on the Move.
Marg on the Move:
Well, after I last wrote, event accelerated to consume my every waking hour. As a result, I am writing this now in the aftermath of the G20 meetings as the security operations wind down.
While in Toronto I was assigned to day shift from 0600 to 1800 hours. I had to be up at 0400 and on the bus by 0500 (which was really 0200 hours in Vancouver according my to my biological clock!) and we didn't get to back to the hotel until approximately 2000 hours. In spite of the relief shift best efforts to get to us in a reasonable time, the movement of various demonstrations affected the coordination of bus transportation. When we did arrive back at the hotel, I would still have to shower and lay out my gear to dry for the next shift. I forced myself to take an ice bath most nights in order to bring down my core temperature and reduce swelling in my legs and feet (a little trick I learned as a runner). I survived on late night room service and four to five hours of sleep a night during my stay in Toronto.
My first assignment was as Sector 5 Supervisor. That put me in charge of 18 RCMP officers along a controlled section of Front Street within the Restricted Access Zone, or RAZ. This was the primary route for motorcade escorts coming and going from the Metro Toronto Convention Center where the delegates were holding meetings. I spent three days getting to know the site, my staff, and the contingency plans with my sector....and then....the entire plan changed.
I woke up on the morning of June 24th to find myself leading a new team as the day shift Supervisor of Sector 6. This was the section of the RAZ line that wrapped around the north side of the Toronto Fairmont York Hotel. Many of the G20 representatives were actually staying here which also made it a major motorcade destination. There was a satellite command post within the hotel with extra layers of RCMP and Security staff for protection of the hotel guests. This interface became the most challenging for my in terms of crisis communication and planning since they were under separate command supervision and on separate radio channels from my team and the command staff on the RAZ line.
As the weekend approached, the level of activity in the streets of Toronto increased. The G8 meetings in Huntsville concluded Saturday morning (June 26th) and those leaders, their contingents, and many of the security resources were relocated to the G20 in Toronto. My team responsibilities grew and communications with senior command became more difficult. I was wearing two portable radios and a Blackberry in order to maintain contact with the various areas. I had to depend on my field intelligence from our close proximity to the Toronto Police Service and other municipal departments which were manning the Interdiction Zone outside of the RAZ fence. Some of my younger, very techno savvy members, were staying informed by using cell phones, PINing, and texting friends in the Intelligence Unit. They were also accessing media websites for some very timely information.
The RAZ line contained a number of gates where credentials could be checked with electronic scanners and visually inspected. Members were under a lot of pressure from the hundreds of workers and international delegates who needed access to the RAZ.
By Saturday Toronto's financial district was under siege and protesters were approaching our fence line at Union Station next to the Royal Bank of Canada building. Unified Command was critical and the intelligence suggested that we could expect a focused mass assault at our location where ladders and grappling hooks would be used to scale the fence.
I walked the line many times ensuring that each member had their questions and concerns addressed, that they had their necessary equipment at the ready, and that they had been relieved at some point to get food and water. I reinforced the need to know the municipal counterparts across from our position and to review mutual plans for any contingency. The day wore on their were stories of clashes along the line and in the areas of Queen's Park. It was an exhausting to be on alert and have the adrenaline running all day long like that.
By late Saturday many of the leaders of various factions were under arrest. By Sunday morning, much of the energy had dissipated with the lack of leadership and by late Sunday a light rain became an additional discouraging deluge. Once we were relieved we turned in our gear and headed "home" to the hotel. My last challenge was reviewing the paperwork to ensure everyone from my unit would be properly compensated, I hopped on a buy at around 1900 hours only to find out there was one last delay with the mass exodus of delegates in motorcades heading to the airport.
Monday brought about our own mass exodus from Toronto. The line ups we created at Pearson International appeared to overwhelm the airport staff. While I did make it to my flight with 20 minutes to spare, my luggage has still not found its way home.
I sent a text message to my Sector Team today in order to bring myself some closure to this adventure. I truly feel and what I said in that message: "...The experience should serve you well...I hope the memories will be good one."
Thanks for listening,
Marg
But...true to her word, IAWP First Vice President Margaret Shorter sent me a final summation of her perspective of the Summits. Here is the last version of Marg on the Move.
Marg on the Move:
Well, after I last wrote, event accelerated to consume my every waking hour. As a result, I am writing this now in the aftermath of the G20 meetings as the security operations wind down.
While in Toronto I was assigned to day shift from 0600 to 1800 hours. I had to be up at 0400 and on the bus by 0500 (which was really 0200 hours in Vancouver according my to my biological clock!) and we didn't get to back to the hotel until approximately 2000 hours. In spite of the relief shift best efforts to get to us in a reasonable time, the movement of various demonstrations affected the coordination of bus transportation. When we did arrive back at the hotel, I would still have to shower and lay out my gear to dry for the next shift. I forced myself to take an ice bath most nights in order to bring down my core temperature and reduce swelling in my legs and feet (a little trick I learned as a runner). I survived on late night room service and four to five hours of sleep a night during my stay in Toronto.
My first assignment was as Sector 5 Supervisor. That put me in charge of 18 RCMP officers along a controlled section of Front Street within the Restricted Access Zone, or RAZ. This was the primary route for motorcade escorts coming and going from the Metro Toronto Convention Center where the delegates were holding meetings. I spent three days getting to know the site, my staff, and the contingency plans with my sector....and then....the entire plan changed.
I woke up on the morning of June 24th to find myself leading a new team as the day shift Supervisor of Sector 6. This was the section of the RAZ line that wrapped around the north side of the Toronto Fairmont York Hotel. Many of the G20 representatives were actually staying here which also made it a major motorcade destination. There was a satellite command post within the hotel with extra layers of RCMP and Security staff for protection of the hotel guests. This interface became the most challenging for my in terms of crisis communication and planning since they were under separate command supervision and on separate radio channels from my team and the command staff on the RAZ line.
As the weekend approached, the level of activity in the streets of Toronto increased. The G8 meetings in Huntsville concluded Saturday morning (June 26th) and those leaders, their contingents, and many of the security resources were relocated to the G20 in Toronto. My team responsibilities grew and communications with senior command became more difficult. I was wearing two portable radios and a Blackberry in order to maintain contact with the various areas. I had to depend on my field intelligence from our close proximity to the Toronto Police Service and other municipal departments which were manning the Interdiction Zone outside of the RAZ fence. Some of my younger, very techno savvy members, were staying informed by using cell phones, PINing, and texting friends in the Intelligence Unit. They were also accessing media websites for some very timely information.
The RAZ line contained a number of gates where credentials could be checked with electronic scanners and visually inspected. Members were under a lot of pressure from the hundreds of workers and international delegates who needed access to the RAZ.
By Saturday Toronto's financial district was under siege and protesters were approaching our fence line at Union Station next to the Royal Bank of Canada building. Unified Command was critical and the intelligence suggested that we could expect a focused mass assault at our location where ladders and grappling hooks would be used to scale the fence.
I walked the line many times ensuring that each member had their questions and concerns addressed, that they had their necessary equipment at the ready, and that they had been relieved at some point to get food and water. I reinforced the need to know the municipal counterparts across from our position and to review mutual plans for any contingency. The day wore on their were stories of clashes along the line and in the areas of Queen's Park. It was an exhausting to be on alert and have the adrenaline running all day long like that.
By late Saturday many of the leaders of various factions were under arrest. By Sunday morning, much of the energy had dissipated with the lack of leadership and by late Sunday a light rain became an additional discouraging deluge. Once we were relieved we turned in our gear and headed "home" to the hotel. My last challenge was reviewing the paperwork to ensure everyone from my unit would be properly compensated, I hopped on a buy at around 1900 hours only to find out there was one last delay with the mass exodus of delegates in motorcades heading to the airport.
Monday brought about our own mass exodus from Toronto. The line ups we created at Pearson International appeared to overwhelm the airport staff. While I did make it to my flight with 20 minutes to spare, my luggage has still not found its way home.
I sent a text message to my Sector Team today in order to bring myself some closure to this adventure. I truly feel and what I said in that message: "...The experience should serve you well...I hope the memories will be good one."
Thanks for listening,
Marg
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Marg makes friends where ever she goes!
I watched the news all weekend thinking what a tough go all those officers were having while working at the G8/G20 Summits. Well...leave it to Margaret to make new friends, even in tough times, and to always have a smile on her face!
Here Margaret is standing at the rear of the Ontario Provincial Police Tactical Response Vehicle. She tells me that she did not have time to ask his name but clearly they both enjoying a moment of quiet in downtown Toronto.
With gas mask equipment bag in one hand and hard helmet in the other, Margaret shows that she is prepared for anything. Her she is standing with a fellow RCMP Officer in front of the Royal York Hotel. For those who are not familiar with Toronto, this is very near the security fence line that was so fiercely guarded by all the officers who worked on the Integrated Security Unit.
Here Margaret is standing at the rear of the Ontario Provincial Police Tactical Response Vehicle. She tells me that she did not have time to ask his name but clearly they both enjoying a moment of quiet in downtown Toronto.
With gas mask equipment bag in one hand and hard helmet in the other, Margaret shows that she is prepared for anything. Her she is standing with a fellow RCMP Officer in front of the Royal York Hotel. For those who are not familiar with Toronto, this is very near the security fence line that was so fiercely guarded by all the officers who worked on the Integrated Security Unit.Thanks once again Margaret for sharing your journeys across Canada!
Friday, June 25, 2010
This is definately not the Olympics...
I have been anxiously watching the news all day. (PS. Today is a regular day off for me so no worries that my boss may read this an wonder what I do all day long...LOL).
I have been watching the news because today marks the start of the G8 Summit in Huntsville just north of Toronto. I have been watching the news because I know that IAWP First Vice President Margaret Shorter is right in the thick of things in downtown Toronto and so far things are not off to the same jubilant start that she experienced back in February during the 2010 Olympics.
But you know our Margaret. She is always on top of her game, prepared for anything. She even had time to send me a quick update last night. She is one tough gal!
Marg on the Move...
Me again from Toronto. This was the longest day so far and the action really doesn't start until tomorrow. I will be up at 0400, on the bus at 0500, and back at 2000 (hopefully) and into an ice bath to reduce my core temperature and the swelling in my legs and feet. As a "west coaster" I am simply not used to the humidity!
I did have a few moments to reflect during my hectic day. There was just a hint of morning beginning to brighten the horizon as we boarded our chartered bus. It was raining but already + 20 degrees Celsius. I could see flashes of lighting over the skyline. I could hear pockets of quiet conversation as we hummed along the Gardiner Expressway and I was taken by the feeling that I was being part of something...
I could see all of the same shoulder flashes along the aisle, the same blue kit bag on my lap, and I had a feeling of calm, even contentment. I was a feeling that was in stark contrast to what I was speculating about the day ahead...
As I reported earlier, I am assigned as one of the Sector Supervisors in the restricted access zone, or RAZ, around the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This is where the world leaders will meet this weekend, Today's news was an additional influx of police resources redeployed form other areas. I had a Sector change and, with that, new faces to meet and instant relationships to build into a functioning team. I am lucky with the profile of skills and competencies they bring to this assignment and I am channeling them appropriately. My team, in turn, have been good about picking up tasks where I need the help -- like communicating on two separate occasions on portable radios and a Blackberry (via phone, text and pinning) all at once.
There are already 'peaceful' protests underway and motorcades are moving delegates from one site to another. We get little advanced warning of either activity so I cannot afford to relax for too many minutes at a time. I have encouraged my team to get to know their municipal counterparts across the fence line and their response has been great -- as I expected it would be. I trust this will stand us all in good stead should the time come when depend on each other...
Wish us good luck.
Good night,
Marg
Good night, good luck and be safe Marg! Your IAWP friends are watching and waiting for your safe return home.
I have been watching the news because today marks the start of the G8 Summit in Huntsville just north of Toronto. I have been watching the news because I know that IAWP First Vice President Margaret Shorter is right in the thick of things in downtown Toronto and so far things are not off to the same jubilant start that she experienced back in February during the 2010 Olympics.
But you know our Margaret. She is always on top of her game, prepared for anything. She even had time to send me a quick update last night. She is one tough gal!
Marg on the Move...
Me again from Toronto. This was the longest day so far and the action really doesn't start until tomorrow. I will be up at 0400, on the bus at 0500, and back at 2000 (hopefully) and into an ice bath to reduce my core temperature and the swelling in my legs and feet. As a "west coaster" I am simply not used to the humidity!
I did have a few moments to reflect during my hectic day. There was just a hint of morning beginning to brighten the horizon as we boarded our chartered bus. It was raining but already + 20 degrees Celsius. I could see flashes of lighting over the skyline. I could hear pockets of quiet conversation as we hummed along the Gardiner Expressway and I was taken by the feeling that I was being part of something...
I could see all of the same shoulder flashes along the aisle, the same blue kit bag on my lap, and I had a feeling of calm, even contentment. I was a feeling that was in stark contrast to what I was speculating about the day ahead...
As I reported earlier, I am assigned as one of the Sector Supervisors in the restricted access zone, or RAZ, around the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This is where the world leaders will meet this weekend, Today's news was an additional influx of police resources redeployed form other areas. I had a Sector change and, with that, new faces to meet and instant relationships to build into a functioning team. I am lucky with the profile of skills and competencies they bring to this assignment and I am channeling them appropriately. My team, in turn, have been good about picking up tasks where I need the help -- like communicating on two separate occasions on portable radios and a Blackberry (via phone, text and pinning) all at once.
There are already 'peaceful' protests underway and motorcades are moving delegates from one site to another. We get little advanced warning of either activity so I cannot afford to relax for too many minutes at a time. I have encouraged my team to get to know their municipal counterparts across the fence line and their response has been great -- as I expected it would be. I trust this will stand us all in good stead should the time come when depend on each other...
Wish us good luck.
Good night,
Marg
Good night, good luck and be safe Marg! Your IAWP friends are watching and waiting for your safe return home.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
IAWP at the G8/G20 Summit
Can you guess who recently had to upgrade her gas mask training in preparation for security duties at the G8 and G20 Summit?
Well guess no longer my IAWP friends. Our very own IAWP First Vice President Margaret Shorter was once again called to into action for the upcoming G8 and G20 Summit. Yep...that's her sportin that mask!
Margaret knew she was in for something big when she got an email a few weeks back that directed her to ensure that her gas mask training was current. It wasn't. In fact, Margaret told me that British Columbia had done a recall for distribution of gas masks and I she had not done her annual refit since 2005.
Her next problem arose when she received her travel itinerary to Toronto. Good news was that the flight allowed for her to attend her son's graduation. Bad news was that she was assigned an operational defense position on the security perimeter at "the main event".
Margaret and I joked about her assignment at the summit. But as promised she has provided me with a lengthy update to share on the eve of the G8. Here are her thoughts on this experience:
Marg on the Move...
Hello from Toronto, host city to the Group of 20 countries whose leaders will attend meetings here this week.
There are some significant differences between the G8 and G20 Summits. The smaller group of 8 world leaders meet first. Their meetings are planned for June 25 and 26 in the holiday resort town of Huntsville in the Muskokas where many Canadians from this part of the country have holiday cottages.
The G20 leaders will have their meetings on June 26 and 27 her in the culturally diverse city of Toronto. It's not to say that I would choose Huntsville for my assigned duties. Up there the security forces are being issued with bug spray and live in a small city of construction trailers with hubbed washrooms.
Here...where I am...I have my own hotel room and a 99.5% chance that I will be using my gas mask.
I have a view of the CN Tower and it reminds me of the great time I had at the IAWP Conference in 2000. Back in 2000 we enjoyed brunch up on top of the CN Tower. Although it will be closed during the Summit, it is the site for some high profile special events like the YWCA Women of Distinction awards this weekend.
I have had some surprises since I arrived here last Friday. I have bumped into a few old friends, some I have not seen for a long time and some from my own Province. I found myself assigned as Sector Supervisor for one of the fence line teams.
Our orientation here has been a whirlwind of information sessions, equipment issue, and site familiarization. The sun has been shining and all of the young officers seem to own a pair of Oakley sunglasses - which I find very cool.
My experience with the Vancouver 2010 Integrated Security Unit during the Olympics has been a great starting point. I am familiar with the event management software used for posting our initial deployment information and I adapted procedures for working within a spectrum of policing and partner agencies. Even the official accreditation process has many Olympic-style elements. The G20 is another major security event and I am grateful to have had the Olympic experience to draw upon.
The most important elements of leadership so far have been the effective communications ... and...proper hydration!
Naturally, my Olympic buddy and fellow IAWP Second Vice President Myra James has checked in on me. Knowing I was in town she called to be sure that I was OK and was having a good experience here in Region 11. For her ongoing friendship I am grateful. Who knows what is yet to unfold? It is good to know I have a friend nearby....
Tomorrow is another big day. Wish me luck!
Cheers,
Margaret
Well guess no longer my IAWP friends. Our very own IAWP First Vice President Margaret Shorter was once again called to into action for the upcoming G8 and G20 Summit. Yep...that's her sportin that mask!Margaret knew she was in for something big when she got an email a few weeks back that directed her to ensure that her gas mask training was current. It wasn't. In fact, Margaret told me that British Columbia had done a recall for distribution of gas masks and I she had not done her annual refit since 2005.
Her next problem arose when she received her travel itinerary to Toronto. Good news was that the flight allowed for her to attend her son's graduation. Bad news was that she was assigned an operational defense position on the security perimeter at "the main event".
Margaret and I joked about her assignment at the summit. But as promised she has provided me with a lengthy update to share on the eve of the G8. Here are her thoughts on this experience:
Marg on the Move...
Hello from Toronto, host city to the Group of 20 countries whose leaders will attend meetings here this week.
There are some significant differences between the G8 and G20 Summits. The smaller group of 8 world leaders meet first. Their meetings are planned for June 25 and 26 in the holiday resort town of Huntsville in the Muskokas where many Canadians from this part of the country have holiday cottages.
The G20 leaders will have their meetings on June 26 and 27 her in the culturally diverse city of Toronto. It's not to say that I would choose Huntsville for my assigned duties. Up there the security forces are being issued with bug spray and live in a small city of construction trailers with hubbed washrooms.
Here...where I am...I have my own hotel room and a 99.5% chance that I will be using my gas mask.
I have a view of the CN Tower and it reminds me of the great time I had at the IAWP Conference in 2000. Back in 2000 we enjoyed brunch up on top of the CN Tower. Although it will be closed during the Summit, it is the site for some high profile special events like the YWCA Women of Distinction awards this weekend.
I have had some surprises since I arrived here last Friday. I have bumped into a few old friends, some I have not seen for a long time and some from my own Province. I found myself assigned as Sector Supervisor for one of the fence line teams.
Our orientation here has been a whirlwind of information sessions, equipment issue, and site familiarization. The sun has been shining and all of the young officers seem to own a pair of Oakley sunglasses - which I find very cool.
My experience with the Vancouver 2010 Integrated Security Unit during the Olympics has been a great starting point. I am familiar with the event management software used for posting our initial deployment information and I adapted procedures for working within a spectrum of policing and partner agencies. Even the official accreditation process has many Olympic-style elements. The G20 is another major security event and I am grateful to have had the Olympic experience to draw upon.
The most important elements of leadership so far have been the effective communications ... and...proper hydration!
Naturally, my Olympic buddy and fellow IAWP Second Vice President Myra James has checked in on me. Knowing I was in town she called to be sure that I was OK and was having a good experience here in Region 11. For her ongoing friendship I am grateful. Who knows what is yet to unfold? It is good to know I have a friend nearby....
Tomorrow is another big day. Wish me luck!
Cheers,
Margaret
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Condolences
Our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Constable Chelsey Robinson who was killed in a motor vehicle collision on June 21st while responding to a call of a possible Impaired Driver.
Constable Robinson has a short seven months service with the RCMP. She was only twenty five years old. Please view the RCMP web site for further details: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ab/news-nouvelles/100621_robinson-eng.htm
Godspeed Constable Robinson.
Constable Robinson has a short seven months service with the RCMP. She was only twenty five years old. Please view the RCMP web site for further details: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ab/news-nouvelles/100621_robinson-eng.htm
Godspeed Constable Robinson.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Game On!!
Fifa 2010 World Cup begins in beautiful South Africa
Do you remember the anticipation and excitement in Vancouver just four months ago? From the media coverage on television this past week, I'd say South Africa is full of that same excitement as the 2010 World Cup kicked off today in Joberg.
And just as the RCMP required extra assistance in keeping athletes, fans and tourists safe during our 2010 Winter Olympics, the South African Police have brought in support from European police agencies. While the IAWP was in South Africa this past April, we were very lucky to be invited to view a mock demonstration at the soccer stadium in Capetown. The French National Police worked side by side with SAPS to train and prepare for this momentous event. From what we witnessed they are well prepared for this momentous event.
During the mock demonstration I was able to take time out, along with IAWP Region 15 Coordinator Amena Begum to dream that we were actually there to see the kick off. By the way...did you know that is Manitoba grass on that field?
The South African Police escorted IAWP board members to the top of Signal Hill to provide us with this spectacular view of the newly renovated soccer stadium in Capetown. This is one of several venues that SAPS is responsible for during the tournament.
Do you remember the anticipation and excitement in Vancouver just four months ago? From the media coverage on television this past week, I'd say South Africa is full of that same excitement as the 2010 World Cup kicked off today in Joberg.
And just as the RCMP required extra assistance in keeping athletes, fans and tourists safe during our 2010 Winter Olympics, the South African Police have brought in support from European police agencies. While the IAWP was in South Africa this past April, we were very lucky to be invited to view a mock demonstration at the soccer stadium in Capetown. The French National Police worked side by side with SAPS to train and prepare for this momentous event. From what we witnessed they are well prepared for this momentous event.
During the mock demonstration I was able to take time out, along with IAWP Region 15 Coordinator Amena Begum to dream that we were actually there to see the kick off. By the way...did you know that is Manitoba grass on that field?
The South African Police escorted IAWP board members to the top of Signal Hill to provide us with this spectacular view of the newly renovated soccer stadium in Capetown. This is one of several venues that SAPS is responsible for during the tournament.Having just been through the Olympics ourselves we know the jubilation and pride the SAPS feel in hosting the world for this event. The excitement was very evident when we toured with SAPS.
It will be long hours and hard work to keep the teams and fans safe. Your police friends in Canada wish you a safe event. And we wish South Africa good luck during the tournament...so far off to a 1:1 tie with Mexico!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Catching up...
It has been a few weeks now since I returned home from beautiful South Africa. It has taken me a few weeks to catch up of a few things....
Sleep was the first thing that took a while to catch up on. I was a bit turned around after the long flights home. Although I really should not complain after IAWP First Vice President Margaret Shorter emailed me and said it took her 3 continents and 36 hours of flying time to return home to Vancouver.
Emails and phone messages tend to pile up as well and that was a week to sort through. Still, when IAWP President Jane Townsley posted her update advising she was still in South Africa, I realized my email in bin would pale in comparison to hers.
House work ....well let's just say that I still have not caught up on that.
All the travel and catching up was worth every bit of effort. The trip to South Africa was amazing and the two days of board meetings were very productive. Please watch for your next issue of Women Police to catch up on all of the news.
I would love to catch with all of you so please remember to send me your news, promotion announcements, retirements, photos or anything else that is going on in Region 12. I will continue to catch up on all of that news in the next two weeks.
New IAWP Blogs!
Region 10 Coordinator Robyn Matthews and Region 5 Coordinator Libby Lytle are now blogging. Both have got a great set up so please take some time to navigate over to there blogs and catch up on news in those regions.
We should be seeing a blog in the near future from Region 15 Coordinator Amena Begum.
These blogs are in addition to Region 3 Coordinator Laura Beck, who began to blog about the same time as me, Region 9 Coordinator Janet Wilson and IAWP Chaplain Tamia Dow who have both been blogging for over a year now.
48th Annual IAWP Training Conference in Minneapolis!
Julie Brunzel was in South Africa to provide us with an update on this year's conference. It is shaping up to be a spectacular event. Please log on to the website for all the new details:
http://www.iawp2010.org/
Congratulations to an IAWP friend from Down Under!
Region 14 Co-Coordinator Karen Salisbury is retiring this June. Region 12 wishes a long, healthy and happy retirement!
Sleep was the first thing that took a while to catch up on. I was a bit turned around after the long flights home. Although I really should not complain after IAWP First Vice President Margaret Shorter emailed me and said it took her 3 continents and 36 hours of flying time to return home to Vancouver.
Emails and phone messages tend to pile up as well and that was a week to sort through. Still, when IAWP President Jane Townsley posted her update advising she was still in South Africa, I realized my email in bin would pale in comparison to hers.
House work ....well let's just say that I still have not caught up on that.
All the travel and catching up was worth every bit of effort. The trip to South Africa was amazing and the two days of board meetings were very productive. Please watch for your next issue of Women Police to catch up on all of the news.
I would love to catch with all of you so please remember to send me your news, promotion announcements, retirements, photos or anything else that is going on in Region 12. I will continue to catch up on all of that news in the next two weeks.
New IAWP Blogs!
Region 10 Coordinator Robyn Matthews and Region 5 Coordinator Libby Lytle are now blogging. Both have got a great set up so please take some time to navigate over to there blogs and catch up on news in those regions.
We should be seeing a blog in the near future from Region 15 Coordinator Amena Begum.
These blogs are in addition to Region 3 Coordinator Laura Beck, who began to blog about the same time as me, Region 9 Coordinator Janet Wilson and IAWP Chaplain Tamia Dow who have both been blogging for over a year now.
48th Annual IAWP Training Conference in Minneapolis!
Julie Brunzel was in South Africa to provide us with an update on this year's conference. It is shaping up to be a spectacular event. Please log on to the website for all the new details:
http://www.iawp2010.org/
Congratulations to an IAWP friend from Down Under!
Region 14 Co-Coordinator Karen Salisbury is retiring this June. Region 12 wishes a long, healthy and happy retirement!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Spring is here!
Spring has most definitely sprung here in Winnipeg! We have been enjoying lots of sunshine, above normal temperatures and best of all.....no floods.
Of course the other event I have been anticipating, besides the melting snow, is the Annual IAWP Spring Board Meeting. This year we are lucky to have the South African Police host us at their Police Management Center for the meeting. I hope that between myself and IAWP Chaplain Tamia Dow (another IAWP blogger) we will be able to post at least one update for members over the next two weeks.
If you have logged on to check out my blog, please consider taking some time to look over the IAWP home page (www.iawp.org) for look at the IAWP annual award categories. The closing date for nominations is April 26th. I know we have some very worthy Region 12 candidates out there!
IAWP at the Olympics Blog
I would like to thank all of the officers from Region 11 and Region 12 who shared photos, anecdotes and stories from the Olympics. You did our country proud!
Please look for my last update in the next publication of Women Police.
Of course the other event I have been anticipating, besides the melting snow, is the Annual IAWP Spring Board Meeting. This year we are lucky to have the South African Police host us at their Police Management Center for the meeting. I hope that between myself and IAWP Chaplain Tamia Dow (another IAWP blogger) we will be able to post at least one update for members over the next two weeks.
If you have logged on to check out my blog, please consider taking some time to look over the IAWP home page (www.iawp.org) for look at the IAWP annual award categories. The closing date for nominations is April 26th. I know we have some very worthy Region 12 candidates out there!
IAWP at the Olympics Blog
I would like to thank all of the officers from Region 11 and Region 12 who shared photos, anecdotes and stories from the Olympics. You did our country proud!
Please look for my last update in the next publication of Women Police.
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