Overview

In 2022, UK police forces celebrated having over 50,000 women in its workforce following a government recruitment drive (Home Office). This has inevitably enhanced the level of diversity in the policing sector, coupled with a concerted effort across the forces to create a more inclusive workplace culture. However, a distinct lack of women in senior positions and frequent reports of harassment and sexism indicate that more needs to be done to advance gender equality in policing. By coming together to discuss challenges and solutions in the recruitment, retention and progression of female staff, police forces will be better equipped to support their female colleagues.

  • Women make up 34.9% of the overall police workforce (Home Office, 2022)
  • There are now 5 times the number of female chief constables than there were in 2019 (Security Women, 2023)
  • Just 30% of the highest policing rank are held by women (2023, D. Clark)

Join us at The Supporting Women in Policing Conference 2024 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 overcoming barriers to gender equality, followed by best practice case studies in transforming culture and operational policies. Key topics include tackling sexism, implementing flexible working, and upskilling the female workforce. The day’s learning can be discussed via a dedicated breakout networking session, allowing attendees to meet with other senior colleagues and share solutions.

Why Attend:
✓High-level keynotes from national figures in the policing sector

✓Case studies demonstrating best practice in recruitment, retention and progression of female officers

✓Networking with senior colleagues from across the sector

✓ 4 CPD points towards your yearly quota

For more information or to make a booking please call 0330 058 4285

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Agenda

  • Online Registration

  • Chair’s Opening Remarks 

    Dr Sarah Charman, Professor of Criminology, University of Portsmouth (CONFIRMED)

    Dr Jemma Tyson, Senior Lecturer, University of Portsmouth (CONFIRMED)

  • Keynote: From Representation to Inclusion: Assessing the Journey of Women in Policing 

    • National overview of current representation of women in policing
    • Identifying the structural and cultural challenges facing women in policing
    • Insights into creating a more inclusive policing environment with a focus on fairness and compassion

    Dr Sarah Charman, Professor of Criminology, University of Portsmouth (CONFIRMED)

    Dr Jemma Tyson, Senior Lecturer, University of Portsmouth (CONFIRMED)

  • Case Study: Driving Inclusion to Support Female Officers from Minority Backgrounds

    • Tips for being an active mentor for younger female staff to provide advice and help tackle imposter syndrome
    • Encouraging women and minority group job applicants through community outreach and local recruitment drives
    • Designing mandatory awareness courses to foster empathy and cultural understanding within the workforce
    • Sharing examples of positive action to help create a level playing field for female officers from minority backgrounds

    Aneela Khalil-Khan, Detective Chief Inspector and Vice Secretary for SYP Race, Inclusion & Equity Association and Women’s Network member, South Yorkshire Police (CONFIRMED)

  • Case Study: Implementing Flexible Working to Support Mothers and Workplace Returners

    • Measures to raise awareness among line managers on flexible working solutions for working mothers
    • Overcoming challenges in keeping contact with staff on long absences and strategies for supporting returners
    • Tips for driving culture change and combatting stigma against part-time and flexible working
    • Recruitment techniques to encourage a diversity in job applicants through promoting part-time roles and job-sharing

    Anna Rickards, Detective Inspector, Greater Manchester Police, Chair, The British Association for Women in Policing (BAWP) (CONFIRMED)

  • Question 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.

  • Keynote: Producing a Gender Equality Strategy: Embedding Commitments to Attract, Retain and Motivate Female Staff

    • Operational guidance for setting targets and adapting professional development reviews to include mandatory EDI objectives
    • Tips for launching staff networks and providing platforms to amplify lived experience representation in decision-making
    • Reducing the gender pay gap through applying an evidence-based approach using workforce data
    • Delivering reasonable adjustments to mitigate the impacts of menopause transition for staff

    Janette McCormick, Strategic Police Workforce Lead, National Police Chiefs’​ Council (CONFIRMED)

  • Case Study: Driving Inclusion to Promote Female Officers into Underrepresented Police Divisions

    Faye McSweeney, Police Sergeant and Staff Officer, London Metropolitan Police Service (CONFIRMED)

  • Case Study: Operation SIGNA: Tackling Sexism and Harassment in the Police Force

    • Facilitating women’s groups to create safe spaces for female staff to build solidarity and share their experiences at work
    • Designing anonymous reporting tools to allow female officers to escalate incidents on sexism and harassment
    • Strategies for embedding the experiences of female colleagues into organisational policies and communications
    • Utilising internal portals to distribute staff training materials on male allyship and being an active bystander

    Commander Tara McGovern, Detective Chief Superintendent and Founder of the Network of Women, London Metropolitan Police Service (CONFIRMED)

  • Questions and Answers 

  • Chair’s Summary and Close

    *Programme subject to change

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Who Should Attend

Who Should Attend?

This Conference is open to Public, Private and Third Sectors.

For more information or to make a booking please call 0330 058 4285

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Sponsorship

Raise your Profile, Showcase Your Solutions, Generate New Business

If your products, services, and solutions can support our audiences in their roles, and you want to make connections and generate new business with key stakeholders, decision makers, and influencers, then please contact Chris and Ali today at sponsorship@governmentevents.co.uk or complete our enquiry form here and we will contact you.

Benefits of partnering with us include:

  • Brand awareness: Be seen by a highly targeted and engaged audience before, during, and after the conference.
  • Lead generation: Meet the decision-makers and influencers responsible for making purchasing decisions on cyber security and data protection.
  • Thought leadership: Position your organisation and experts as thought leaders and the ‘go to’ experts.
  • Networking: Make valuable connections with potential new customers and partners across government and the wider public sector
  • Grow your business: Reach decision makers in a single event on just one day and in one location (with no travel/accommodation required), saving you time and money.
  • Gain valuable insights: Hear the latest from key stakeholders in government, and across the public and voluntary sectors.

IMPORTANT: There are only a small number of sponsorship opportunities available to ensure maximum exposure and ROI – contact us today to secure your place.

All packages include:

  • Extensive branding – before, during, after the conference
  • 15-20 min morning speaking session with Q&A
  • Virtual stand to showcase your organisation, products, services, and solutions
  • Opportunities to network during the day
  • Half to full page ad in the E-Guide
  • Banner ad on the virtual events platform
  • Announcement post on LinkedIn
  • Announcement within delegate communication
  • 1-3 delegate places (worth upto £1,947)
  • Access to the delegate details after the event
  • Ongoing exposure through OnDemand (coming soon)

For more information and discuss your specific objectives, please contact Chris and Ali at sponsorship@governmentevents.co.uk or complete our enquiry form here

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)

To find out more and discuss your specific objectives, please contact Chris and Ali at sponsorship@governmentevents.co.uk or complete our enquiry form here

Pricing
  • Private Sector Rate:: £425.00 +VAT+VAT
  • Public Sector Rate:: £260.00 +VAT+VAT
  • Voluntary Sector Rate:: £260.00 +VAT+VAT