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Membership of the Council is open to anyone who is committed to improving policing for women.

By becoming a member you support the Council in its work and can stay up-to-date with its activities and events. Members have access to reduced conference registration costs and the Journal of Women and Policing. Most importantly, membership provides you with an opportunity to share information, ideas and develop networks to encourage positive professional and personal development.

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Improve the policing services provided to women

Improve opportunities and outcomes for women within policing

Participate in the global network of women in policing

International Women in Policing Conference 2023

ACWAP together with the International Association of Women Police (IAWP) and New Zealand Police are hosting the International Women in Policing Conference in Auckland, New Zealand from 17-21 Sept 2023.

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Excellence in Policing Awards

The ACWAP Awards for Excellence in Policing are an opportunity to publicly acknowledge and reward the achievements of women and men who are contributing to improving policing and law enforcement and ensuring policing services are enhanced for women in our communities.

These awards acknowledge the work being undertaken in Australasia to ensure that women’s concerns and needs are considered by policing and law enforcement.

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