Alberta Women In Public Safety

Thank you to accident support services for being a gold level sponsor of Alberta women in💛 Your support helps us empower women across a public safety community #awips #publicsafety #thankyou

Thank you to Sharma Wealth Management for being a Diamond Level Sponsor 💎 Your support helps empower women in public safety across Alberta! 💙 #AWIPS #ThankYou #DiamondSponsor

Honouring a fallen officer of the Sûreté du Québec. 
We will remember. 💙 #EndOfWatch #ThinBlueLine #Canada

AWIPS 2026 Conference is coming. 📍 Edmonton, Alberta 📅 October 20–21, 2026 Join us as we focus on resilience, leadership, and advancing women in public safety. More details to follow. #AWIPS #WomenInPublicSafety #Resilience #Leadership #Alberta

Save the date 💙 Oct 20–21, 2026 | Edmonton Serve stronger. Lead the way. #AWIPS #WomenInPublicSafety

Honoured to attend the CSC International Women’s Day Town Hall this weekend 💜 A morning rooted in #GiveToGain, mentorship & meaningful conversations. Proud to welcome 4 amazing women to AWIPS! Shoutout to Kathryn Berry for representing AWIPS 👏 #CSC #AWIPS #WomenInPublicSafety

This past weekend AWIPS had the honour of sharing our story and mission at the Alberta First Responders Association Conference.Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello and share your stories in public safety—we loved connecting with you! #AFRA #AWIPS

On International Women's Day, we celebrate the women in law enforcement who serve with courage, integrity, and leadership every day. Thank you for protecting our communities and inspiring the next generation. #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInLawEnforcement #AWIPS

💗 Pink Shirt Day 2026 💗 Bullying has no place in our schools, workplaces, or communities. As women and allies in public safety, we lead with strength and compassion—creating respectful, inclusive spaces where everyone belongs. #PinkShirtDay #AWIPS #StandTogether

✨ Board Feature✨
Kandis Hiscock – 👮🏻‍♀️ Serving with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police since 2006, Kandis is passionate about advocacy, community wellness & public safety.After finding support through Alberta Women in Public Safety, she stepped up to serve on the Board. #awips

✨Board member feature✨ Sarah has been with the Alberta RCMP since 2014 & is passionate about mentorship—supporting fellow officers & public servants to grow & succeed. Joined AWIPS in 2023 & Board in 2024. #Leadership #Mentorship #AWIPS

✨ Board Member Feature ✨ Amanda Winder, Peace Officer with the City of Edmonton Community Standards Branch, brings 20+ years of service and a passion for training to AWIPS. Now Co-Chair of Training & Events, she’s proud to support and uplift women in public safety.

✨ Board Member Feature ✨ Senior Probation Officer Kirn Minhas has served Community Corrections since 2007 and now leads with Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Services. A champion for collaboration, community engagement, and public safety across Alberta. #WomenInPublicSafety

Women Leading Change 🇨🇦 Join the IAWP Canadian Regional Training
📅 Oct 28–29, 2026
📍 Banff Centre, Alberta Registration now open — limited to 150 delegates
🔗 iawp.org/Canadian-Regio… #IAWP #WomenInLawEnforcement #WomenLeadingChange #Leadership

✨ Board Member Feature ✨ Staff Sgt. Carolyn Lloy (Chair). RCMP member since 2000 (AB & NWT) with experience in general duty, Serious Crimes, & Criminal Operations. Currently a District Advisory NCO in Central AB & AWIPS Chair, advancing women & gender parity in public safety.

✨ Board Member Feature ✨ Sgt. Angie Tetley (Awards) has served with the CPS since 2002. CPS Recruiting Outreach Sgt, podcast host (Called to Serve), and founder of Calgary Women in Policing. Trailblazer behind the first Women’s Rugby Division at the World Police and Fire Games.

✨ Board member feature -Susan Eastwood - Mentorship ✨ Susan is the Director of the North District with Community Corrections! She is passionate about leadership and is honoured to be involved in the creation and implementation of the AWIPS mentorship program. #awips

✨ Join AWIPS for just $25/year ✨ 
🎁 New members who sign up by Mar 31, 2026 could win a $50 gift card Support. Connect. Mentor. Advocate.
🔗 awips.ca #AWIPS #WomenInPublicSafety #PublicSafety

✨ Board Member Feature ✨
Meet Kerri Firza (M.A.), AWIPS Treasurer and Business Strategist with the Calgary Police Service. A strong advocate for women in leadership, Kerri also co-chairs Calgary Women in Policing and supports strategic, community-focused policing. #AWIPS

📢 SAVE THE DATE!
IAWP Canadian Regional Training: Women Leading Change 📅 Oct 28–29, 2026
📍 Banff, Alberta Calling for presenters & attendees—join us for learning, leadership, and connection. More info coming soon!
#IAWP #WomenLeadingChange #SaveTheDate