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'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
As you head out later today for #TrickOrTreat-ing, we wish you a #HappyHalloween! Be safe and have fun!
Boo!
#BCWLE #WomenLeading
Boo!
#BCWLE #WomenLeading
October 31, 2025 at 3:46 PM
As you head out later today for #TrickOrTreat-ing, we wish you a #HappyHalloween! Be safe and have fun!
Boo!
#BCWLE #WomenLeading
Boo!
#BCWLE #WomenLeading
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
#SlowDownMoveOver for vehicles stopped roadside with flashing red/blue/yellow lights!
We all deserve to go home safe.
#WomenLeading #BCWLE
October 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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
#SlowDownMoveOver for vehicles stopped roadside with flashing red/blue/yellow lights!
We all deserve to go home safe.
#WomenLeading #BCWLE
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
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
October 30, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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
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
“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
#leadership #WisdomWednesday #BCWLE
October 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
“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
#leadership #WisdomWednesday #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
#OTD in 1988, Karen Adams became one of the first women instructors in the #RCMP, at Depot Division.
#WomenLeading #ChampionHer
Exclusive Interview: Cpl. Karen Adams (Rtd.) – BCWLE
bcwle.ca
October 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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
#OTD in 1988, Karen Adams became one of the first women instructors in the #RCMP, at Depot Division.
#WomenLeading #ChampionHer