BC Women in Law Enforcement
@bcwlecanada.bsky.social
BCWLE is a non-profit organisation whose vision is to strengthen, unite, and promote women in law enforcement in the province of British Columbia.
We’re only a couple of weeks out from the #BCWLE Winter Social.
Once again, it promises to be a fun and entertaining night of camaraderie and connecting. Don't miss out - please register through your member portal.
#SignUpNow #WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
Once again, it promises to be a fun and entertaining night of camaraderie and connecting. Don't miss out - please register through your member portal.
#SignUpNow #WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
January 17, 2026 at 1:44 AM
We’re only a couple of weeks out from the #BCWLE Winter Social.
Once again, it promises to be a fun and entertaining night of camaraderie and connecting. Don't miss out - please register through your member portal.
#SignUpNow #WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
Once again, it promises to be a fun and entertaining night of camaraderie and connecting. Don't miss out - please register through your member portal.
#SignUpNow #WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
#OTD in 1981, Cst Joan Merk became the 1st woman member on the #RCMP Musical Ride.
She was joined later in the month by Cst Christine Mackie Windover.
As of 2024, women now make up almost 50% of the Ride.
#trailblazers #WomenLeading #BCWLE
She was joined later in the month by Cst Christine Mackie Windover.
As of 2024, women now make up almost 50% of the Ride.
#trailblazers #WomenLeading #BCWLE
January 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM
#OTD in 1981, Cst Joan Merk became the 1st woman member on the #RCMP Musical Ride.
She was joined later in the month by Cst Christine Mackie Windover.
As of 2024, women now make up almost 50% of the Ride.
#trailblazers #WomenLeading #BCWLE
She was joined later in the month by Cst Christine Mackie Windover.
As of 2024, women now make up almost 50% of the Ride.
#trailblazers #WomenLeading #BCWLE
The #BCWLE 2026 Awards categories are:
- Leadership
- Mentoring & Coaching
- Ally
- new this year - Community Service.
Nominate a colleague! Policy, rules, & criteria: bcwle.ca/awards/
Nominations close midnight 31JAN2026.
#StrongerTogether #ChampionHer #WomenLeading
- Leadership
- Mentoring & Coaching
- Ally
- new this year - Community Service.
Nominate a colleague! Policy, rules, & criteria: bcwle.ca/awards/
Nominations close midnight 31JAN2026.
#StrongerTogether #ChampionHer #WomenLeading
January 9, 2026 at 4:50 PM
The #BCWLE 2026 Awards categories are:
- Leadership
- Mentoring & Coaching
- Ally
- new this year - Community Service.
Nominate a colleague! Policy, rules, & criteria: bcwle.ca/awards/
Nominations close midnight 31JAN2026.
#StrongerTogether #ChampionHer #WomenLeading
- Leadership
- Mentoring & Coaching
- Ally
- new this year - Community Service.
Nominate a colleague! Policy, rules, & criteria: bcwle.ca/awards/
Nominations close midnight 31JAN2026.
#StrongerTogether #ChampionHer #WomenLeading
After the holidays, we want to make sure that we #BeatTheWinterBlues, so we’re excited to announce our annual #BCWLE winter social!
Space is limited, so RSVP through the Member’s Portal.
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
Space is limited, so RSVP through the Member’s Portal.
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
January 2, 2026 at 5:27 PM
After the holidays, we want to make sure that we #BeatTheWinterBlues, so we’re excited to announce our annual #BCWLE winter social!
Space is limited, so RSVP through the Member’s Portal.
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
Space is limited, so RSVP through the Member’s Portal.
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
For those of you working tonight, we see you. As well as those working the next few days.
Stay safe, stay warm, and we wish that the magic and joy of the season visit all of you and yours.💙💛💚
#WomenLeading #BCWLE
Stay safe, stay warm, and we wish that the magic and joy of the season visit all of you and yours.💙💛💚
#WomenLeading #BCWLE
December 25, 2025 at 3:52 AM
For those of you working tonight, we see you. As well as those working the next few days.
Stay safe, stay warm, and we wish that the magic and joy of the season visit all of you and yours.💙💛💚
#WomenLeading #BCWLE
Stay safe, stay warm, and we wish that the magic and joy of the season visit all of you and yours.💙💛💚
#WomenLeading #BCWLE
We've had a few guesses, (all correct) so we’re pleased to reveal our #keynote speaker for the 2026 #BCWLE Conference: Tamara Taggart!
Look for registration details in the New Year, and plan to join us April 9th in Langley!
@tamarataggart.bsky.social #WomenLeading #ChampionHer
Look for registration details in the New Year, and plan to join us April 9th in Langley!
@tamarataggart.bsky.social #WomenLeading #ChampionHer
December 16, 2025 at 5:17 PM
We've had a few guesses, (all correct) so we’re pleased to reveal our #keynote speaker for the 2026 #BCWLE Conference: Tamara Taggart!
Look for registration details in the New Year, and plan to join us April 9th in Langley!
@tamarataggart.bsky.social #WomenLeading #ChampionHer
Look for registration details in the New Year, and plan to join us April 9th in Langley!
@tamarataggart.bsky.social #WomenLeading #ChampionHer
46 years of service. Our member, Maureen Ing, is a #trailblazer! She's worked in 6 different areas of @vancouverpd.bsky.social over her career. She's a founding member of #bcwle, and a Life Associate member of #iawp, attending & assisting at numerous conferences around the world.🏅
December 7, 2025 at 11:17 PM
46 years of service. Our member, Maureen Ing, is a #trailblazer! She's worked in 6 different areas of @vancouverpd.bsky.social over her career. She's a founding member of #bcwle, and a Life Associate member of #iawp, attending & assisting at numerous conferences around the world.🏅
Geneviève. Hélène. Annie. Nathalie. Barbara. Anne Marie. Maud. Barbara. Maryse. Anne-Marie. Sonia. Michèle. Maryse. Annie.
Inspire change. Demand change. #StrongerTogether
#WeWillRemember #December6 #femicide
Inspire change. Demand change. #StrongerTogether
#WeWillRemember #December6 #femicide
December 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Geneviève. Hélène. Annie. Nathalie. Barbara. Anne Marie. Maud. Barbara. Maryse. Anne-Marie. Sonia. Michèle. Maryse. Annie.
Inspire change. Demand change. #StrongerTogether
#WeWillRemember #December6 #femicide
Inspire change. Demand change. #StrongerTogether
#WeWillRemember #December6 #femicide
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
Thanks again to Sgt Sue Harvey (Retd) for donating the tickets.
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
December 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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
Thanks again to Sgt Sue Harvey (Retd) for donating the tickets.
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
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
The 3 panelists had differing and common perspectives - all food for thought…and action!
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether #BCWLE
November 29, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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
The 3 panelists had differing and common perspectives - all food for thought…and action!
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether #BCWLE
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
#OTD 1988, Ruby Burns became one of the first women instructors in the #RCMP, @ Depot Division.
#WomenLeading #ChampionHer #BCWLE
November 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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
#OTD 1988, Ruby Burns became one of the first women instructors in the #RCMP, @ Depot Division.
#WomenLeading #ChampionHer #BCWLE
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
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
November 26, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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
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
Leadership is everyone’s responsibility. On this #InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen, let’s commit to end violence against women.
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether #BCWLE
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether #BCWLE
November 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Leadership is everyone’s responsibility. On this #InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen, let’s commit to end violence against women.
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether #BCWLE
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether #BCWLE
Congratulations @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social on your historic win!
November 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Congratulations @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social on your historic win!
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
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
November 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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
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
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
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
November 14, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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
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
📢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
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
November 12, 2025 at 11:56 PM
📢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
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
On this day #CanadaRemembers those who served and sacrificed.
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #BCWLE #StrongerTogether
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #BCWLE #StrongerTogether
November 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
On this day #CanadaRemembers those who served and sacrificed.
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #BCWLE #StrongerTogether
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #BCWLE #StrongerTogether
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
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
November 11, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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
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
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
#CanadaRemembers #WeRemember #StrongerTogether
November 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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
#CanadaRemembers #WeRemember #StrongerTogether
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
Get inspired, get registered!
#WomanInLawEnforcement #WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
November 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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
Get inspired, get registered!
#WomanInLawEnforcement #WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
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
#WomanInLawEnforcement #WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
November 6, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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
#WomanInLawEnforcement #WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
“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
Who are you taking up your ladder? Are you extending your hand to others?
#leadership #BCWLE #WisdomWednesday
November 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
“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
Who are you taking up your ladder? Are you extending your hand to others?
#leadership #BCWLE #WisdomWednesday
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
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
November 5, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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
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
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
#WomenLeading #BCWomen #ChampionHer
November 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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
#WomenLeading #BCWomen #ChampionHer