National Law Enforcement Museum to host virtual panel on women in policing

The National Law Enforcement Museum will host a virtual panel discussion on March 18, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. ET, focusing on the role of women in law enforcement and ongoing diversity efforts. This event commemorates the 50th anniversary of the National Policing Institute’s 1974 report, “Women in Policing: A Manual.”

Despite decades of research showing the benefits of women in policing, women make up only 12% of law enforcement officers in the U.S. The discussion will explore recruitment and retention challenges, the progress of the 30×30 initiative, and strategies to increase female representation in the field.

Moderated by Gina Hawkins, President of the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE), the panel will feature:

• Catrina Bonus, President, Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE)
• Jenn Rineer, Director & Research Psychologist, Workforce Wellbeing & Effectiveness Program, RTI
• Tanya Meisenholder, 30×30 Leader and Director of Policy Research, NYU Policing Project

Registration is free, and the event will be live-streamed. Attendees can sign up at nleomf.org and watch via YouTube and Facebook.

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