Best part of being at the IAWP in Cardiff Wales UK is in deciding which session to attend. This information, education, and awareness helps us all as serving police and retired officers and in our daily lives. Also sharing and networking with these amazing women in policing from 70 countries. I am thankful for listening to […]
Read MoreChallenging the gender boundaries to achieve our dreams
100 years ago the first women in policing began to change the face of police officer. Over the years the roles for women and achieving senior rank for many was an illusive dream. However as women continued to challenged sexism and discrimination their voices grew from a whisper to a roar. ‘Jane Townsley, president […]
Read MoreA woman in public space is not public property
Meagan Batchelor a CBC reporter was reporting live from Squamish Music Festival and a man kissed her. She later voiced her shock and dismay at the unwanted kiss. When she asked the RCMP to investigate and a flood of comments on his behaviour he later apologized. There is no difference if the gender roles were […]
Read MoreRacism and self-esteem
Sometimes words and attitudes may not be recognizable as racism. In the book’ Why Did You Do That’ by David Matas, lawyer and Human Rights Advocate, his words have a powerful message on how racism infiltrates self perception and the entire community self esteem. “Racist speech affects self-perception. Self-esteem depends on the esteem of […]
Read MorePolicing tools include common sense and effective communication
Watching this video clip of a traffic stop, you can see the rapid escalation of events and abuse of power by the police officer. “Footage of the 10 July arrest shows Sandra Bland’s car being pulled over for failing to signal and then an ensuing confrontation with the officer. The coroner said she hanged herself […]
Read MoreNew military commander of Canadian Forces echos the need to stop sexual harasment
According to the new military commander General Jonathan Vance, echos that sexual harassment, the old ‘boys will be boys’ mentality will not be tolerated in the Canadian Military. Although this tough approach is to be celebrated changing attitudes and behaviours takes time. How do we measure the success? Perhaps the proof will be in […]
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