The Supporting Women in Policing Conference 2025

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Overview

As of 2023, England and Wales have the highest proportion of female officers recorded since 2010, indicating that a recruitment drive has enhanced diversity within the police and is slowly fostering a more inclusive workplace culture for women.

The Casey Review reveals institutional misogyny in the Metropolitan Police Service, emphasising the need to address misogyny and improve recruitment, retention, and progression of female staff, supported by findings from Operation Hotton.

  • In 2023, women made up 35% of the police officers in England & Wales (House of Commons Library, 2023)
  • As of 2023, there were 42,621 women working as constables in the police (D. Clark, 2023)
  • 53% of women said that the police had made not much or no progress in addressing problems of sexism and misogyny among police officers over the last year (Refuge, 2024).

Join us at The Supporting Women in Policing Conference 2025 to hear the latest on improving female representation and supporting women in the police workforce:

  • High-level keynotes will deliver national updates and strategic guidance on creating a gender-responsive strategy
  • Best practice case studies highlight recruiting female officers, supporting parents, advancing women of colour, and promoting male allyship in the police force
  • A breakout networking session offers the opportunity to share your experiences whilst networking with other senior colleagues from a variety of sectors.

Agenda

  • Online Registration

  • Chair’s Opening Remarks

    Professor Louise Jackson, Professor of Modern Social History, University of Edinburgh (CONFIRMED)

  • Keynote: National Update: Addressing the Current Landscape of Women in Policing

    • Providing a contemporary overview of the current representation of women in policing
    • The Casey Review: has this report effectively changed the policing culture to support women in policing?
    • Sharing workplace toolkits to successfully build a representative workforce free from discrimination
    • Sharing insights into the current structural and cultural challenges facing women in policing with tips to tackle these

    Amanda Blakeman, Chief Constable, North Wales Police and Chair, British Association for Women in Policing (invited)

  • Keynote: Gender Responsive Policing Strategy: Cultivating an Environment Where All Employees Feel Valued and Treated Fairly

    • Operational guidance for developing, nurturing and retaining a gender-diverse workforce
    • Gaining senior leadership team buy-in for gender equality development and promotion programmes
    • Tips on strengthening initiatives to support staff incorporating family responsibilities into their career
    • Using a stronger gender-sensitive lens to enhance partnership working with the local community
    • Setting measurable KPIs to assess progress and pinpoint areas for improvement

    Simon Chesterman OBE, Chief Constable, Civil Nuclear Constabulary (invited)

  • Case Study: Facilitating the Recruitment and Retention of Women in the Police (invited)

    • Resources for creating recruitment materials which are tailored to appeal to women considering joining the police
    • Advice on assessing current joining requirements to alleviate any fears of inadequacy for women
    • Ensuring steps are taken to mitigate the current widening gender pay gap in the police force
    • Recommendations on how to effectively outline career progression to those women considering a career in the police

    Katryna Smyth, Head of Recruitment, Police Now (invited)

  • Questions and Answers

  • Comfort Break

  • Breakout Networking: Sharing Best Practice Strategies to Support the Female Police Workforce  

    This session will provide you with the opportunity to discuss the main challenges you face in recruiting and retaining female staff within your organisation. Attendees are encouraged to share their experiences and solutions whilst networking with peers from across the sector.

  • Case Study: Redressing the Failure to Recruit and Support the Progression of Women of Colour in Policing

    • Women of Colour in Policing: insights into the role this initiative has played in championing women from all ethnic backgrounds in policing
    • Key tips on engaging with colleagues to increase visibility and understanding of the lived experiences of women of colour
    • Recruitment techniques to encourage women from diverse backgrounds to apply for the police
    • Creating mentoring schemes to help women of colour develop an understanding of the policing journey

    Sergeant Sandra Smith, Founder, BCH Women of Colour in Policing (CONFIRMED)

    Samantha Alexander, Cultural Intelligence Leads, Bedfordshire Police (CONFIRMED)

    Tanya Wilkins, Detective Chief Superintendent, West Yorkshire Police (CONFIRMED)

  • Case Study: Implementing Strategies to Support Parents in the Police

    • Developing peer support organisations to help those in the police who are going through the parenting journey
    • Measures to ensure a smooth return to work for mothers who have recently given birth
    • Tips on reducing the stigma attached to parents in the police who may be working flexible working hours
    • Sharing examples of best practice for supporting those on paternity and maternity leave in the police

    Claire Smart, Chief Superintendent, Metropolitan Police and Chair, MetFamilies (invited)

  • Case Study: Women and the Police Roll of Honour

    This talk will focus on women on the Police Roll of Honour and how their deaths have impacted policing and/or the community. Two female GMP officers who were murdered were the catalyst for Joanne Matulevicze involvement in the Police Remembrance Trust.

    Joanne Matulevicze, Treasurer, Police Remembrance Trust (CONFIRMED)

  • Questions and Answers

  • Chairs Closing Remarks 

    Professor Louise Jackson, Professor of Modern Social History, University of Edinburgh (CONFIRMED)

  • Conference Close 

Testimonials

“I enjoyed the event – very thought-provoking. Having it online was a bonus as we can still able to attend and encourage others with busy schedules to attend as well. Thank you.”

Inclusion/Engagement OfficerMerseyside Police

“Enjoyed hearing about innovative projects women in policing lead and the progress we continue to make in relation to workforce representation, breaking barriers and adapting practices.”

Strategic AnalystMet Police

Why You Should Attend

  • Hear the latest policies and strategies for supporting women in policing
  • High-level keynotes will provide national updates and guidance on creating a gender-responsive strategy
  • Receive best practice examples of supporting women in policing
  • Engage with case studies including recruiting female officers and supporting parents in the police force
  • Network with speakers and senior colleagues from various sectors
  • Gain 8 hours of CPD points towards your yearly quota.

GE Insights

Your conference package also includes access to GE Insights, our cross-sector learning resource of case study focused videos, articles, lived experiences and more. Gain unlimited access to our online platform when you purchase your conference ticket.

Who Should Attend

The conference is specifically for all those responsible for, or involved in, supporting women in policing including:

Job Title Examples Organisation Type Examples
Head of Crime Police Forces
Lecturer Universities
Chief Superintendent Police Councils
EDI Lead Workforce Recruitment
Inspector Constabularies
Inclusion Representative Police Associations
Deputy Director Police Colleges

Pricing Options

PRIVATE SECTOR
£260.00

Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 8 CPD Points.

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PUBLIC SECTOR
£260.00

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VOLUNTARY SECTOR
£260.00

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Virtual vs F2F

Whilst F2F provide better options for networking, there are many distinct advantages of sponsoring our online conferences including:

  • Wider geographical reach of delegates and a different audience who prefer online to f2f
  • Lower sponsorship package costs
  • No travel/accommodation
  • Less time out of the office
  • No stand materials required (lower costs)
  • 1 of only 2 sponsors involved – less competition on the day
  • Prime speaking slot in the morning of the conference including Q&A – less distractions and easier for delegates to hear/absorb information
  • Receive all delegate data after the conference to follow-up directly with those who attend and don’t attend (small % but still key stakeholders)
  • Ongoing exposure via OnDemand access (coming soon)

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