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.
Agenda
Online Registration
Chair’s Opening Remarks
Professor Louise Jackson, Professor of Modern Social History, University of Edinburgh (CONFIRMED)
Case Study: Lived experience
DCI Liz Warner, Implementation Lead, VAWG Taskforce, Women of West Mercia (WoW) Network Chair (CONFIRMED)
Case Study: Facilitating the Recruitment and Retention of Women in the Police
- 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
- Recommendations on how to effectively outline career progression to those women considering a career in the police
Jasmine Chaplain, Equality & Wellbeing Lead, Nottinghamshire Police Federation (CONFIRMED)
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 Stop Misogyny and Sexism in Policing
- insights into what it’s like for police officers and staff from all protected characteristics to work in Lancashire
- Inspire Womens’ network which actively participate and empowers staff to get involved in HeForShe initiatives
Lancashire Constabulary Headquarters (CONFIRMED)
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
Get in Touch
Speakers
Professor Louise Jackson
Professor of Modern Social History
University of Edinburgh
Sergeant Sandra Smith
Founder
BCH Women of Colour in Policing
Joanne Matulevicze
Treasurer
Police Remembrance Trust
Tanya Wilkins
Detective Chief Superintendent
West Yorkshire Police
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.”
“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.”
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
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.
PUBLIC SECTOR
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.
VOLUNTARY SECTOR
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.
Sponsorship
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IMPORTANT: There are only a small number of sponsorship opportunities available to ensure maximum exposure and ROI – contact us today to secure your place.
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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