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.
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:
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
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
Simon Chesterman OBE, Chief Constable, Civil Nuclear Constabulary (invited)
Case Study: Facilitating the Recruitment and Retention of Women in the Police (invited)
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
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
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
“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.”
“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.”
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.
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 |
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.
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.
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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