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BCWLE is a non-profit organisation whose vision is to strengthen, unite, and promote women in law enforcement in the province of British Columbia.

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Geneviève. Hélène. Annie. Nathalie. Barbara. Anne Marie. Maud. Barbara. Maryse. Anne-Marie. Sonia. Michèle. Maryse. Annie.

Inspire change. Demand change. #StrongerTogether

#WeWillRemember #December6 #femicide

06.12.2025 15:13 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Congratulations to #BCWLE member Nancy, from @vancouverpd.bsky.social - who is the winner of the draw for tickets to see the @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social!

Thanks again to Sgt Sue Harvey (Retd) for donating the tickets.

#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether

03.12.2025 15:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Thank you #SurreyPoliceService Women in Leadership Committee for the interesting and informative panel yesterday: #RedefiningLeadershipForTomorrow.

The 3 panelists had differing and common perspectives - all food for thought…and action!

#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether #BCWLE

29.11.2025 01:11 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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We’re continuing #WomensHistoryMonth into November, celebrating the determination of women who've inspired change, broken barriers, blazed trails, & led with strength.

#OTD 1988, Ruby Burns became one of the first women instructors in the #RCMP, @ Depot Division.

#WomenLeading #ChampionHer #BCWLE

28.11.2025 17:09 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Ready for our next #BCWLE Conference keynote reveal?!

She's the Founder of a Foundation.

🕵️‍♀️Clues to date: an inspiring BC woman; with 2 daughters & a son; she gardens; and now, a Foundation. 🤔

So, have you figured it out yet? Come on, you must be getting close! 😉

#ChampionHer #WomenLeading

26.11.2025 20:21 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Leadership is everyone’s responsibility. On this #InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen, let’s commit to end violence against women.

#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether #BCWLE

25.11.2025 18:09 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Congratulations @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social on your historic win!

22.11.2025 18:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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We are excited to have our very first PWHL team!

Even better for our members, is that we are drawing for 2 tickets to the @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social Dec6th game!

Details on the member’s portal. Thanks to Sgt Sue Harvey (Retd) for donating the tickets.

#VancouverGoldeneyes #MembershipHasBenefits

21.11.2025 17:11 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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If you’ve been following along, here’s the next reveal for our 2026 #BCWLE Conference keynote speaker: she loves gardening.👩‍🌾🌱

The clues we’ve given you so far are that she’s an inspiring BC woman, with 2 daughters and a son, and gardens. Hmmm… 🕵️‍♀️

#WomenLeading #ChampionHer

14.11.2025 18:13 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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📢Attn #BCWLE Members!📢

Check out the Members Portal: a golden opportunity to see the @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social game against New York Sirens on December 6th. But hurry - draw closes on November 26th.
With thanks to Sgt Sue Harvey (Retd) for ticket donation.

#WomenLeading #ChampionHer @thepwhl.com

12.11.2025 23:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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On this day #CanadaRemembers those who served and sacrificed.

#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #BCWLE #StrongerTogether

11.11.2025 17:07 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Our #BCWLE 2026 Awards are now open!

Have you got someone in mind? Nomination categories are: Leadership; Mentoring & Coaching; Ally; and - new this year - Community Service.

Policy, rules, & criteria: bcwle.ca/awards/

Nominations close at midnight on 31JAN2026.

#StrongerTogether #WomenLeading

11.11.2025 01:46 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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We honour #IndigenousVeteransDay, and continue to be grateful for the contributions, service, and sacrifices of the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people who signed up to serve #Canada.

#CanadaRemembers #WeRemember #StrongerTogether

08.11.2025 17:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Here’s our line-up for the Civilian member panel at the #BCWLE Info Session on November 8th.

Get inspired, get registered!

#WomanInLawEnforcement #WomenLeading #StrongerTogether

06.11.2025 16:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Here’s our line-up for the Sworn member panel at the #BCWLE Info Session on November 8th. Get inspired, get registered!

#WomanInLawEnforcement #WomenLeading #StrongerTogether

06.11.2025 02:43 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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“Contrary to popular belief, the best way to climb to the top of the ladder is to take others up there with you.” ~ Maria Eitel

Who are you taking up your ladder? Are you extending your hand to others?

#leadership #BCWLE #WisdomWednesday

05.11.2025 16:06 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Reminder to register for the #BCWLE Info Session on November 8th.

We’ve got 2 panels of women, sharing about being a #WomanInLawEnforcement.

There’s only a few spots left, so if you want it, get it!

#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether

05.11.2025 04:32 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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It's #MeetTheBoardMonday 2025-2027: Shannon Olesen, Tara Korber, Victoria Heller, Linda Grange, Michele Sealey, Juliette Link, Vienna Lam, Karen Cryer, Natasha Tabatabaei, Cheryl Ing, Shayla Howard, & Amber McElroy. Thank you for stepping up to serve #BCWLE!
#WomenLeading #BCWomen #ChampionHer

03.11.2025 15:38 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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As you head out later today for #TrickOrTreat-ing, we wish you a #HappyHalloween! Be safe and have fun!

Boo!

#BCWLE #WomenLeading

31.10.2025 15:46 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Photo: https://rcmp.ca/en/bc/traffic-services

ICYMI, last Sunday night’s episode of #HwyThruHell (S12 E12), featured #BCRCMP Chief Supt Holly Turton, leading a LowerMainland #IRSU / #BCHwyPatrol campaign.

#SlowDownMoveOver for vehicles stopped roadside with flashing red/blue/yellow lights!

We all deserve to go home safe.

#WomenLeading #BCWLE

31.10.2025 14:57 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Have you signed up for the #BCWLE Info Session?

A/S/Sgt Kimberley McRae from #SurreyPS will be one of our panelists.

Join us on November 8th to hear from her and other panelists on the different careers available in law enforcement!

#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether

30.10.2025 23:48 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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“I define a leader as anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes, and who has the courage to develop that potential.” ~ Brené Brown

#leadership #WisdomWednesday #BCWLE

29.10.2025 17:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Exclusive Interview: Cpl. Karen Adams (Rtd.) – BCWLE

October is #WomensHistoryMonth in Canada, and #BCWLE celebrates the determination of women who've inspired change, broken barriers, blazed trails, & led with strength.

#OTD in 1988, Karen Adams became one of the first women instructors in the #RCMP, at Depot Division.

#WomenLeading #ChampionHer

28.10.2025 16:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Further to our slightly cryptic Oct 13th post, here’s reveal #2 clue for our 2026 #BCWLE Conference…👀

🕵️‍♀️Our #Keynote speaker is an inspiring BC woman with 2 daughters and a son.🕵️‍♀️

Another reveal clue will follow in another week…or so. 😉

#WomenLeading #BCWLEConference

27.10.2025 15:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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October is #WomensHistoryMonth in Canada, and #BCWLE celebrates the determination of women who've inspired change, broken barriers, blazed trails, & led with strength.

#OTD in 1988, Betty Glassman became one of the first women instructors in the #RCMP, at Depot Division.

#WomenLeading #ChampionHer

25.10.2025 22:05 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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🔦FridayNightSpotlight: 🔦
Presenting one of our newest #BCWLE Board members, Natasha Tabatabaei.
She's our Presentations & Scholarships Director, & has organised the upcoming BCWLE Info Session on Nov 8th!
If you're interested in a career in law enforcement, register now!
#WomenLeading #ChampionHer

25.10.2025 03:54 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Congratulations to #BCWLE Executive Advisory Board member Koreen Carl on her promotion to Deputy Chief of #BCSheriffs!

Since starting as an auxiliary in 1996, she's displayed strong leadership at #BCSheriffService.

#WomenLeading #ChampionHer #StrongerTogether #trailblazer

24.10.2025 18:41 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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"Be aware of what season you are in and give yourself the grace to be there." ~Kristen Dalton
We move deeper into autumn with seasonal changes all around - falling leaves and #sweaterweather. What are wellness routines and rituals you’re leaning into this month?
#WisdomWednesday #JustBreathe #BCWLE

22.10.2025 13:34 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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We wish you a very happy #Diwali filled with light, laughter, and joy, as the light vanquishes darkness!

#WomenLeading #BCWLE #StrongerTogether

20.10.2025 18:29 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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It’s that time of year: #BCWLE Award Nominations!

Start thinking of stand-out ppl at your agency in the following: Leadership; Mentoring & Coaching; Ally; + new this year, Community Service. Categories open to peace officers/civilians in law enforcement.
#ChampionHer #WomenLeading #StrongerTogether

19.10.2025 23:30 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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