Behind the Shield: A Female Officer's Guide to Challenges and Opportunity in Law Enforcement
This workshop offers a candid perspective on the realities women face in law enforcement, including culture, leadership barriers, and workplace dynamics. Participants gain practical strategies for career longevity, resilience, and navigating gendered challenges while strengthening agency support and equity.
Suggested Audience: Law enforcement
Full Description: This workshop offers an honest, professional perspective from a female law enforcement officer on the realities of policing as a career path. The session will directly address the unique challenges and struggles faced by women in law enforcement, including issues related to organizational culture, leadership barriers, and workplace perception.
The core focus is on providing actionable, grounded strategies for career longevity and achievement. Participants will gain an understanding of how to effectively navigate entrenched gender dynamics and leverage their professional strengths. This candid discussion is designed to equip female officers with personal resilience tools and provide MDTs and agencies with the insights necessary to foster a truly supportive and equitable professional environment.
Learning Objectives:
Analyze the organizational and cultural barriers unique to female officers in law enforcement.
Develop and implement practical strategies for navigating and mitigating these unique challenges effectively.
Formulate actionable career success plans focused on leadership development, mentorship, and sustaining equity within the law enforcement profession.
Speaker(s): Crystal Nordby
