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MAWP Newsletters
International Association of Women Police (IAWP)
The International Association of Women Police (IAWP) is a global organization for women police officers and women in other criminal justice roles. Our mission is to strengthen, unite and raise the capacity of women police around the world.
They represent the interests of policewomen internationally. Their aim is to see a world where police reflect the diversity of the communities they serve and where human rights are protected.
They are committed to providing female police officers with a range of resources, networking opportunities and organization, helping promote women in law enforcement, corrections and other criminal justice professions.
Why Doesn't Body Armor Fit Women Better?
Currently there are two armor shapes: unisex and structured. Unisex armor is a flat, uniform panel. Structured armor, by contrast, incorporates darts to create a concave shape, giving space for the breasts. Armor is made of 10-30 layers of ballistic materials, depending on its threat resistance rating...
MATERNITY
FMLA
How do I get my all-male command staff to understand and support my rights as a pregnant officer?
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Click this link to learn more about the Cop Mom Dilemma by Lt. Julia Clasby
Spirit of the law: A blueprint for pregnancy on patrol​
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Visit Clasby's website for more resources:
JULIA CLASBY
Cop Moms and How to Balance the Life
'Someone tells you that you're "not a real mom" or "not in tune with your child" because you're in uniform and having to solve THEIR issues at 3 a.m. Don't let what they have to say influence you in any way; you're as badass as they come.' By Kayla Walker
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Checkout the link below for more:
INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES
Cpt. Julie Rodriguez has conducted hundreds of prep seminars for Law Enforcement across the country who want to promote or get into specialty units. This PowerPoint was from several years ago when she was a Detective. For more information, you can contact her at: 33508@lapd.online
Historically, widespread stigma about mental illness and the use of psychiatric help has made
people reluctant to seek mental health care, no matter how necessary. For law enforcement
officers, the added fear of losing their jobs if they are perceived as mentally unfit has created a
lasting negative perception toward seeking help for mental health and wellness. Law enforce-
ment officers do need to be resilient to succeed at the job, but in the past this expectation has
been taken to the extreme; at the end of the day, law enforcement officers are human beings
and may struggle to process complex traumas or strong emotions just like anyone else. All
human beings need support when facing difficult circumstances, whether that support is from
family, friends, colleagues, or a mental health professional. While each individual can choose
to support the path that works best for them, it is important to make professional mental health
care and substance use treatment as normalized and accessible as possible so law enforce-
ment personnel can use it when appropriate....
