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9:30 AM – 9:45 AM Break

GENERAL ASSEMBLY (continued)

9:45 AM – 10:45 AM

Location: Grand Salons E-J

PANEL DISCUSSION: Courage Under Fire: When the Top Cop is a Female

Panelists:

» Director Kimberly Cheatle, United States Secret Service (USSS)

» Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis, Memphis Police Department (MPD)

» Chief Vera Bumpers, METRO Police Department (MPD)

» Chief Jessica Taylor, United States Park Police (USPP)

Panel Moderator:

Lynda R. Williams

Professor, Criminal Justice Administration, Middle Tennessee State University

Deputy Assistant Director, U.S. Secret Service (Retired)

Board Member, WIFLE Foundation, Inc. and Women in Federal Law Enforcement, Inc.

In 1992, the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) released a report entitled, “A Question of Equity: Women and the Glass Ceiling,” which cited the following conclusion about female law enforcement personnel: Women do confront inequitable barriers to advancement in their careers that take the form of subtle assumptions, attitudes, and stereotypes. In most instances, these microinequities affect how managers sometimes view women’s potential for advancement and, in some cases, their effectiveness on the job.

This panel discussion will examine the continued underrepresentation of women in law enforcement. It will also delve into the personal career challenges faced by this distinguished panel whose exceptional achievements have forced us to revisit, reimagine, and redirect our assumptions about women at the top. Moderator Lynda Williams will provide a candid look at how they confront their critical responsibilities with a keen focus on their unique and distinctive style of leadership.

Notes

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Grand Salons E-J

PANEL DISCUSSION: The 30x30 Initiative: Building a Culture of Inclusion in Law Enforcement

Panelists:

» Director Ronald Davis, United States Marshals Service (USMS)

» Director Steven Dettelbach, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)

» Acting Commissioner Troy Miller, United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

» Deputy Director Paul Abbate, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

» Associate Director for Training Operations Ariana M. Roddini, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)

Panel Moderator:

Maureen McGough, Co-Founder - 30x30 Initiative

The 30x30 Initiative is a coalition of police leaders, researchers, and professional organizations who have joined together to advance the representation and experiences of women in policing agencies across the United States. On December 1, 2022, WIFLE joined the 30x30 Initiative as a partner to support Co-Founders

Maureen McGough and Chief Ivonne Roman (Retired) with addressing the underrepresentation of women in U.S. policing at the federal level.

This panel discussion will feature federal executives who have signed the 30x30 pledge and are leading the charge for increasing gender diversity. In support of this initiative, how are police departments and federal agencies addressing their ability to recruit and retain female law enforcement officers? Moderator Maureen McGough will identify the barriers to equal opportunity through a candid conversation with key decision makers whose decisive leadership can significantly impact the trajectory of the law enforcement profession.

Noon – 1:30 PM

Lunch on Your Own

CAREER DAY – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Location: Grand Salons C-D and Foyer

Hosted by the U.S. Marshals Service

*This WIFLE Career Day event will feature Facebook Live interviews with various law enforcement agencies and private sector organizations hosted by Shaw, Bransford & Roth, Federal Employment, P.C.

Career Day Classes

1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Location: Meeting Room 7

Join us for this unique opportunity to meet with law enforcement representatives and get first-hand information on law enforcement jobs and other positions in the Federal workplace.

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WIFLE Executive Leadership Institute (WELI)

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Inclusive Leadership

WIFLE Executive Leadership Institute (WELI)

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

The WIFLE Executive Leadership Institute (WELI) was established to not only bring attention to issues that affect women within organizations in the United States and in the world, but to explore potential solutions. We believe that when issues that underutilize or obstruct the skills, knowledge, leadership, and vision that women bring to the workplace and the community are challenged and resolved, society as a whole will benefit. Therefore, our goal is to examine and explore ideas that improve quality of life for all.

The purpose of WELI training and information sharing is to make government leadership aware of the challenges, opportunities, and responsibilities inherent and unique to each organizational leadership team. To be prepared to lead, to become a change agent, and to accomplish the agency’s mission are skills expected of each leader. The Institute will further that expectation by challenging the inner self to accomplish greater goals that effectively help all women, as women are the most underrepresented group in law enforcement and are marginalized in certain societies. WELI will demonstrate that women and men in leadership positions who advocate for their fellow women can originate real change. Mission efficiency and, in turn, delivery of services to a community are improved when consensus is built through the involvement and participation of all.

Weli Guidance And Information

WIFLE Executive Leadership Institute (WELI I, WELI II, and WELI III): These workshops require pre-registration and are open to GS-13, 14, 15 and SES (federal) or the equivalent rank (local and state).

WELI I, WELI II, and WELI III are immersive facilitated and extended sessions held from 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. with a scheduled break.

Capacity

WELI I: 100 participants

WELI II: 50 participants

WELI III: 50 participants

If you are not participating in the WIFLE Executive Leadership Institute workshops: (WELI I, WELI II, WELI III), choose additional workshops D, E, F, or G.