The Women in Law Enforcement Summit | A FRA Conference

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April 7-9, 2025

Louisville, KY

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Break Barriers: Thrive in Every Aspect of Law Enforcement

 

Women in law enforcement continue to face unique challenges, including negative portrayals in the media, low starting salaries, lack of leadership opportunities, and problematic work schedules. The Women in Law Enforcement Summit gives departments across the nation a platform to discuss and advocate for policies that promote mentorship services, promotional guidance, strong maternity programs, and peer-to-peer support groups to ensure the well-being of female police professionals. 

Join forward-thinking law enforcement professionals from across the nation to gain valuable strategies for supporting and empowering women in the industry and leave with leadership tools to propel your career forward. Hear from the industry’s leading experts, leadership coaches, and motivational speakers and walk away with best practices to move the needle for women in police.

2025 Spring Summit Key Themes

  • Finding Fulfillment in Your Career: Gain insights on achieving long-term success, setting career goals, earning promotions, and excelling as a leader

  • Fostering a Culture that Supports Women: Explore childcare solutions, wellness initiatives, creating women’s alliances, and strategies for mutual support among women

  • Achieving Financial, Physical, and Mental Fitness: Participate in pre-conference workshops on financial and physical fitness, plus sessions on advancing mental health with peer support programs

 

Food & Beverage Included in Your Registration:

Registration for The Women in Law Enforcement Summit includes all meals listed in the conference agenda including breakfast, lunch, and hors d'oeuvres & cocktails during networking receptions. When it comes to the conference experience, FRA is committed to excellence, so attendees can expect top-notch food and beverage alongside our high-quality content and speaking faculty. 

 

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Who Should Attend

We are proud to welcome anyone who promotes female leadership and the advancement of diversity and inclusion in the law enforcement industry, therefore all genders are welcome, including those who identify as nonbinary. All attendees, regardless of gender, will acquire critical leadership tools, expand their emotional intelligence skills, and gain a more wholistic view of the needs of their team. Our event typically includes professionals working in the following functions:

  • Chief of Police

  • Sheriff
     
  • Commander

  • Captain

  • Lieutenant
     
  • Sergeant
     
  • Officer
     
  • Human Resources
     
  • Detective - Recruiting Unit

  • Dispatcher

Top Reasons to Attend

At our upcoming Spring event, forward-thinking law enforcement professionals are attending to:

  • Gain inspiration from the stories of highly successful women and the barriers they’ve overcome

  • Uncover strategies to set goals and take charge of your own career path

  • Identify methods to attract more quality female candidates to your organization

  • Discover insights into how women’s alliances enhance professional development for women in law enforcement

  • Learn how one agency is solving the childcare dilemma

  • Equip yourself with the tools to overcome professional and personal trials

  • Examine ways to provide emotional and mental health support for your peers

  • Ignite your drive to take your career to the next level

  • Explore opportunities to find or be a mentor, even without a formal mentorship program

  • Connect with empowering women from across the country through impactful networking

“Hearing from empowered women in this profession who are fully invested in their individual communities is priceless!”

Recruitment Officer, Metro Nashville Police Department

“This was one of the best trainings I have attended. The topics were relevant and the speakers were candid, open, and forthright about their experiences. Everyone was willing to help, it was great! Thank you so much for making this possible.”

Recruiter, Thurston County Sheriff Office

“ I thoroughly enjoyed this conference and the opportunity to network with such a great group of law enforcement officers.”

Special Agent, SBA OIG

“ I have been a police officer for 23 years and have always been inspired by our women in law enforcement. To me this was such a powerful conference, seeing and meeting so many AMAZING women in the field was just overwhelming at times. I hope to see many departments achieve 30/30.”

Recruitment Officer, Everett Police Department