Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Unleashing The Power of Gender Balance in Senior Policing Roles in the British Overseas Territories

Sunday, October 20, 2024

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM ET

Location: 258B

Submitter and Speaker(s)

Maria Stanley

UK Chief Inspector
College of Policing, UK
Newcastle, England, United Kingdom

Speaker(s)

Na'imah Astwood

Deputy Commissoner
Bermuda Police Service
Hamilton, Bermuda
Deborah Campbell

Colonel/Deputy Superintendent (Ret.)
New York State Police
Mark Collins

Commissioner
Royal Virgin Islands Police Force
Tortola, Virgin Islands, British, British Virgin Islands
Wendy Derrick

Leadership trainer
Leading Confidently
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Frankie Westoby

Superintendent
College of Policing, UK
Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Richard Ullger

Commissioner of Police
Royal Gibraltar Police

“Progress relies on divergent opinions and approaches.”—Chief Wade Carpenter, 2024. We can continue doing what we’ve always done and get what we’ve always got. Or we can “Equip to Innovate.” In this session, presenters s discuss why is it important to have balanced gender representation, especially in executive roles. The panel of practitioners, participants, and police executives will share insights, case studies, and successfully implemented strategies that have proven effective in empowering women. Topics will include the value of diverse perspectives, the importance of gender policies, the impact of influential leadership building psychological safety, the power of networks, and influential allyship. Attendees will leave the session equipped with the tools to drive innovation for change. Be the change you want to see!