Acting Assistant Commissioner Debbie Platz has been globally recognised by receiving the prestigious International Association of Women Police (IAWP) Officer of the Year Award. This award is awarded to female officers who, by their overall service and accomplishments throughout their career, have distinguished themselves in the four areas of leadership, community service, mentoring and excellence in performance. Acting Assistant Commissioner Platz has a lengthy and distinguished […]
ACWAP will be holding its next Annual General Meeting (AGM) after the Perth “The Power of Many Equals” development seminar as per the following details: Notice of Annual General Meeting Crown, Perth Grand Ballroom Great Eastern Highway Burswood, WA, 6100 12:30pm Friday 14 September 2018 At the AGM, the Council will call for membership nominations and elect Executive Committee members as well as general Committee members. We are now seeking nominations of candidates […]
Leading Senior Constable Maha Sukkar is Multicultural Liaison Officer with Victoria Police, where she promotes cross-cultural understanding to better serve the needs of the Victorian community. In 2004, Maha Sukkar became the first Muslim policewoman in Victoria to wear a hijab, challenging stereotypes and setting a trailblazing example for police forces around the world. In her 13 year career, Maha has taken a lead role […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To support this initiative, a Queensland Police Service (QPS) approved Challenge Coin has been created (image below). This will be a limited edition run and all proceeds from the sale of these coins will be provided to Cancer Council Queensland – Breast Cancer Awareness. This initiative has been made possible with the support of the Commissioned Officers Union. Breast […]
ACWAP will be holding its next Annual General Meeting (AGM) after the ‘Melbourne Excellence 2016’ development seminar as per the following details: Notice of Annual General Meeting Arts Centre, Melbourne 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank 3006 1:30pm Tuesday 13 September 2016 At the AGM, the Council will call for membership nominations and elect Executive Committee members as well as general Committee members. We are now […]
Excellence in Policing Awards and Development Seminar will be held in Melbourne from 11 September to 13 September 2016. Further details will be available shortly. To register your interest or to nominate someone for an award please contact ACWAP2016PolicingAwards@police.qld.gov.au 2017 will see ACWAP co host a conference and awards ceremony with the Queensland Police Service and the International Association of Women in Policing (IAWP). This […]
Australasian Council of Women and Policing (ACWAP) has been participating in the global network of women in policing since it was established in August 1997. It consists of women and men within police services and the community who work together to improve the opportunities and services provided to women within policing of our communities. Each year ACWAP presents a number of awards for excellence in […]
ACWAP is delighted to announce the recipient of the AIPM Scholarship, Senior Sergeant Jane-Marie Kluzek of SAPOL. Thank you to all 29 applicants for your expression of interest. The EOI’s were of a high standard and we wish all applicants the best in their policing endeavours. The Australasian Council of Women and Policing (ACWAP) is constantly seeking opportunities for women in law enforcement and in […]