BC Women in Law Enforcement
@bcwlecanada.bsky.social
BCWLE is a non-profit organisation whose vision is to strengthen, unite, and promote women in law enforcement in the province of British Columbia.
“We are at our finest when we take care of each other.” ~ Katherine Center.
This resonates with us today.
#WisdomWednesday #StrongerTogether #BCWLE #WomenLeading
This resonates with us today.
#WisdomWednesday #StrongerTogether #BCWLE #WomenLeading
February 11, 2026 at 6:32 PM
“We are at our finest when we take care of each other.” ~ Katherine Center.
This resonates with us today.
#WisdomWednesday #StrongerTogether #BCWLE #WomenLeading
This resonates with us today.
#WisdomWednesday #StrongerTogether #BCWLE #WomenLeading
Like so many across our province, we are heartbroken at the events in Tumbler Ridge today.
We hold the students, families, community, and the first responders in our hearts and thoughts.
We at BCWLE stand with all of you.
We hold the students, families, community, and the first responders in our hearts and thoughts.
We at BCWLE stand with all of you.
February 11, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Like so many across our province, we are heartbroken at the events in Tumbler Ridge today.
We hold the students, families, community, and the first responders in our hearts and thoughts.
We at BCWLE stand with all of you.
We hold the students, families, community, and the first responders in our hearts and thoughts.
We at BCWLE stand with all of you.
We've got a few spaces left, so there's still time to register for TONIGHT's #BeatTheWinterBlues Winter Social!
Come relax and have fun while casually networking with a great group of women!
Register at bcwle.ca.
#BCWLE #StrongerTogether
Come relax and have fun while casually networking with a great group of women!
Register at bcwle.ca.
#BCWLE #StrongerTogether
January 29, 2026 at 9:11 PM
We've got a few spaces left, so there's still time to register for TONIGHT's #BeatTheWinterBlues Winter Social!
Come relax and have fun while casually networking with a great group of women!
Register at bcwle.ca.
#BCWLE #StrongerTogether
Come relax and have fun while casually networking with a great group of women!
Register at bcwle.ca.
#BCWLE #StrongerTogether
Weekends are busy, we know - whether you're a shiftworker or M-F.
So we’ve made this handy checklist to help you stay on track with #BCWLE happenings.
Find what you need on our website bcwle.ca
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
So we’ve made this handy checklist to help you stay on track with #BCWLE happenings.
Find what you need on our website bcwle.ca
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
January 24, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Weekends are busy, we know - whether you're a shiftworker or M-F.
So we’ve made this handy checklist to help you stay on track with #BCWLE happenings.
Find what you need on our website bcwle.ca
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
So we’ve made this handy checklist to help you stay on track with #BCWLE happenings.
Find what you need on our website bcwle.ca
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
We’re excited to see former #BCWLE EAC member, D/Chief Jennifer Hyland (Retd) has scheduled book signings for her new book, #Tightrope!
A “rare and unflinching look behind the badge”.
Mark your calendars now.
#WomenLeading #ChampionHer
A “rare and unflinching look behind the badge”.
Mark your calendars now.
#WomenLeading #ChampionHer
January 22, 2026 at 2:24 AM
We’re excited to see former #BCWLE EAC member, D/Chief Jennifer Hyland (Retd) has scheduled book signings for her new book, #Tightrope!
A “rare and unflinching look behind the badge”.
Mark your calendars now.
#WomenLeading #ChampionHer
A “rare and unflinching look behind the badge”.
Mark your calendars now.
#WomenLeading #ChampionHer
Looking to fend off #BlueMonday? We’ve got a suggestion: Nominate a colleague for a #BCWLE Award!
Listing all the positive reasons they qualify should keep you in a great frame of mind.
Policy, rules, & criteria: bcwle.ca/awards/
Nominations close midnight 31JAN2026.
#WomenLeading #ChampionHer
Listing all the positive reasons they qualify should keep you in a great frame of mind.
Policy, rules, & criteria: bcwle.ca/awards/
Nominations close midnight 31JAN2026.
#WomenLeading #ChampionHer
January 19, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Looking to fend off #BlueMonday? We’ve got a suggestion: Nominate a colleague for a #BCWLE Award!
Listing all the positive reasons they qualify should keep you in a great frame of mind.
Policy, rules, & criteria: bcwle.ca/awards/
Nominations close midnight 31JAN2026.
#WomenLeading #ChampionHer
Listing all the positive reasons they qualify should keep you in a great frame of mind.
Policy, rules, & criteria: bcwle.ca/awards/
Nominations close midnight 31JAN2026.
#WomenLeading #ChampionHer
We’re only a couple of weeks out from the #BCWLE Winter Social.
Once again, it promises to be a fun and entertaining night of camaraderie and connecting. Don't miss out - please register through your member portal.
#SignUpNow #WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
Once again, it promises to be a fun and entertaining night of camaraderie and connecting. Don't miss out - please register through your member portal.
#SignUpNow #WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
January 17, 2026 at 1:44 AM
We’re only a couple of weeks out from the #BCWLE Winter Social.
Once again, it promises to be a fun and entertaining night of camaraderie and connecting. Don't miss out - please register through your member portal.
#SignUpNow #WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
Once again, it promises to be a fun and entertaining night of camaraderie and connecting. Don't miss out - please register through your member portal.
#SignUpNow #WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
#OTD in 1981, Cst Joan Merk became the 1st woman member on the #RCMP Musical Ride.
She was joined later in the month by Cst Christine Mackie Windover.
As of 2024, women now make up almost 50% of the Ride.
#trailblazers #WomenLeading #BCWLE
She was joined later in the month by Cst Christine Mackie Windover.
As of 2024, women now make up almost 50% of the Ride.
#trailblazers #WomenLeading #BCWLE
January 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM
#OTD in 1981, Cst Joan Merk became the 1st woman member on the #RCMP Musical Ride.
She was joined later in the month by Cst Christine Mackie Windover.
As of 2024, women now make up almost 50% of the Ride.
#trailblazers #WomenLeading #BCWLE
She was joined later in the month by Cst Christine Mackie Windover.
As of 2024, women now make up almost 50% of the Ride.
#trailblazers #WomenLeading #BCWLE
The #BCWLE 2026 Awards categories are:
- Leadership
- Mentoring & Coaching
- Ally
- new this year - Community Service.
Nominate a colleague! Policy, rules, & criteria: bcwle.ca/awards/
Nominations close midnight 31JAN2026.
#StrongerTogether #ChampionHer #WomenLeading
- Leadership
- Mentoring & Coaching
- Ally
- new this year - Community Service.
Nominate a colleague! Policy, rules, & criteria: bcwle.ca/awards/
Nominations close midnight 31JAN2026.
#StrongerTogether #ChampionHer #WomenLeading
January 9, 2026 at 4:50 PM
The #BCWLE 2026 Awards categories are:
- Leadership
- Mentoring & Coaching
- Ally
- new this year - Community Service.
Nominate a colleague! Policy, rules, & criteria: bcwle.ca/awards/
Nominations close midnight 31JAN2026.
#StrongerTogether #ChampionHer #WomenLeading
- Leadership
- Mentoring & Coaching
- Ally
- new this year - Community Service.
Nominate a colleague! Policy, rules, & criteria: bcwle.ca/awards/
Nominations close midnight 31JAN2026.
#StrongerTogether #ChampionHer #WomenLeading
After the holidays, we want to make sure that we #BeatTheWinterBlues, so we’re excited to announce our annual #BCWLE winter social!
Space is limited, so RSVP through the Member’s Portal.
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
Space is limited, so RSVP through the Member’s Portal.
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
January 2, 2026 at 5:27 PM
After the holidays, we want to make sure that we #BeatTheWinterBlues, so we’re excited to announce our annual #BCWLE winter social!
Space is limited, so RSVP through the Member’s Portal.
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
Space is limited, so RSVP through the Member’s Portal.
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
For those of you working tonight, we see you. As well as those working the next few days.
Stay safe, stay warm, and we wish that the magic and joy of the season visit all of you and yours.💙💛💚
#WomenLeading #BCWLE
Stay safe, stay warm, and we wish that the magic and joy of the season visit all of you and yours.💙💛💚
#WomenLeading #BCWLE
December 25, 2025 at 3:52 AM
For those of you working tonight, we see you. As well as those working the next few days.
Stay safe, stay warm, and we wish that the magic and joy of the season visit all of you and yours.💙💛💚
#WomenLeading #BCWLE
Stay safe, stay warm, and we wish that the magic and joy of the season visit all of you and yours.💙💛💚
#WomenLeading #BCWLE
46 years of service. Our member, Maureen Ing, is a #trailblazer! She's worked in 6 different areas of @vancouverpd.bsky.social over her career. She's a founding member of #bcwle, and a Life Associate member of #iawp, attending & assisting at numerous conferences around the world.🏅
December 7, 2025 at 11:17 PM
46 years of service. Our member, Maureen Ing, is a #trailblazer! She's worked in 6 different areas of @vancouverpd.bsky.social over her career. She's a founding member of #bcwle, and a Life Associate member of #iawp, attending & assisting at numerous conferences around the world.🏅
Geneviève. Hélène. Annie. Nathalie. Barbara. Anne Marie. Maud. Barbara. Maryse. Anne-Marie. Sonia. Michèle. Maryse. Annie.
Inspire change. Demand change. #StrongerTogether
#WeWillRemember #December6 #femicide
Inspire change. Demand change. #StrongerTogether
#WeWillRemember #December6 #femicide
December 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Geneviève. Hélène. Annie. Nathalie. Barbara. Anne Marie. Maud. Barbara. Maryse. Anne-Marie. Sonia. Michèle. Maryse. Annie.
Inspire change. Demand change. #StrongerTogether
#WeWillRemember #December6 #femicide
Inspire change. Demand change. #StrongerTogether
#WeWillRemember #December6 #femicide
Congratulations to #BCWLE member Nancy, from @vancouverpd.bsky.social - who is the winner of the draw for tickets to see the @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social!
Thanks again to Sgt Sue Harvey (Retd) for donating the tickets.
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
Thanks again to Sgt Sue Harvey (Retd) for donating the tickets.
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
December 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Congratulations to #BCWLE member Nancy, from @vancouverpd.bsky.social - who is the winner of the draw for tickets to see the @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social!
Thanks again to Sgt Sue Harvey (Retd) for donating the tickets.
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
Thanks again to Sgt Sue Harvey (Retd) for donating the tickets.
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
Thank you #SurreyPoliceService Women in Leadership Committee for the interesting and informative panel yesterday: #RedefiningLeadershipForTomorrow.
The 3 panelists had differing and common perspectives - all food for thought…and action!
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether #BCWLE
The 3 panelists had differing and common perspectives - all food for thought…and action!
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether #BCWLE
November 29, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Thank you #SurreyPoliceService Women in Leadership Committee for the interesting and informative panel yesterday: #RedefiningLeadershipForTomorrow.
The 3 panelists had differing and common perspectives - all food for thought…and action!
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether #BCWLE
The 3 panelists had differing and common perspectives - all food for thought…and action!
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether #BCWLE
We’re continuing #WomensHistoryMonth into November, celebrating the determination of women who've inspired change, broken barriers, blazed trails, & led with strength.
#OTD 1988, Ruby Burns became one of the first women instructors in the #RCMP, @ Depot Division.
#WomenLeading #ChampionHer #BCWLE
#OTD 1988, Ruby Burns became one of the first women instructors in the #RCMP, @ Depot Division.
#WomenLeading #ChampionHer #BCWLE
November 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
We’re continuing #WomensHistoryMonth into November, celebrating the determination of women who've inspired change, broken barriers, blazed trails, & led with strength.
#OTD 1988, Ruby Burns became one of the first women instructors in the #RCMP, @ Depot Division.
#WomenLeading #ChampionHer #BCWLE
#OTD 1988, Ruby Burns became one of the first women instructors in the #RCMP, @ Depot Division.
#WomenLeading #ChampionHer #BCWLE
Leadership is everyone’s responsibility. On this #InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen, let’s commit to end violence against women.
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether #BCWLE
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether #BCWLE
November 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Leadership is everyone’s responsibility. On this #InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen, let’s commit to end violence against women.
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether #BCWLE
#WomenLeading #StrongerTogether #BCWLE
Congratulations @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social on your historic win!
November 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Congratulations @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social on your historic win!
We are excited to have our very first PWHL team!
Even better for our members, is that we are drawing for 2 tickets to the @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social Dec6th game!
Details on the member’s portal. Thanks to Sgt Sue Harvey (Retd) for donating the tickets.
#VancouverGoldeneyes #MembershipHasBenefits
Even better for our members, is that we are drawing for 2 tickets to the @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social Dec6th game!
Details on the member’s portal. Thanks to Sgt Sue Harvey (Retd) for donating the tickets.
#VancouverGoldeneyes #MembershipHasBenefits
November 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
We are excited to have our very first PWHL team!
Even better for our members, is that we are drawing for 2 tickets to the @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social Dec6th game!
Details on the member’s portal. Thanks to Sgt Sue Harvey (Retd) for donating the tickets.
#VancouverGoldeneyes #MembershipHasBenefits
Even better for our members, is that we are drawing for 2 tickets to the @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social Dec6th game!
Details on the member’s portal. Thanks to Sgt Sue Harvey (Retd) for donating the tickets.
#VancouverGoldeneyes #MembershipHasBenefits
📢Attn #BCWLE Members!📢
Check out the Members Portal: a golden opportunity to see the @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social game against New York Sirens on December 6th. But hurry - draw closes on November 26th.
With thanks to Sgt Sue Harvey (Retd) for ticket donation.
#WomenLeading #ChampionHer @thepwhl.com
Check out the Members Portal: a golden opportunity to see the @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social game against New York Sirens on December 6th. But hurry - draw closes on November 26th.
With thanks to Sgt Sue Harvey (Retd) for ticket donation.
#WomenLeading #ChampionHer @thepwhl.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:56 PM
📢Attn #BCWLE Members!📢
Check out the Members Portal: a golden opportunity to see the @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social game against New York Sirens on December 6th. But hurry - draw closes on November 26th.
With thanks to Sgt Sue Harvey (Retd) for ticket donation.
#WomenLeading #ChampionHer @thepwhl.com
Check out the Members Portal: a golden opportunity to see the @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social game against New York Sirens on December 6th. But hurry - draw closes on November 26th.
With thanks to Sgt Sue Harvey (Retd) for ticket donation.
#WomenLeading #ChampionHer @thepwhl.com
On this day #CanadaRemembers those who served and sacrificed.
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #BCWLE #StrongerTogether
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #BCWLE #StrongerTogether
November 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
On this day #CanadaRemembers those who served and sacrificed.
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #BCWLE #StrongerTogether
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #BCWLE #StrongerTogether
Our #BCWLE 2026 Awards are now open!
Have you got someone in mind? Nomination categories are: Leadership; Mentoring & Coaching; Ally; and - new this year - Community Service.
Policy, rules, & criteria: bcwle.ca/awards/
Nominations close at midnight on 31JAN2026.
#StrongerTogether #WomenLeading
Have you got someone in mind? Nomination categories are: Leadership; Mentoring & Coaching; Ally; and - new this year - Community Service.
Policy, rules, & criteria: bcwle.ca/awards/
Nominations close at midnight on 31JAN2026.
#StrongerTogether #WomenLeading
November 11, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Our #BCWLE 2026 Awards are now open!
Have you got someone in mind? Nomination categories are: Leadership; Mentoring & Coaching; Ally; and - new this year - Community Service.
Policy, rules, & criteria: bcwle.ca/awards/
Nominations close at midnight on 31JAN2026.
#StrongerTogether #WomenLeading
Have you got someone in mind? Nomination categories are: Leadership; Mentoring & Coaching; Ally; and - new this year - Community Service.
Policy, rules, & criteria: bcwle.ca/awards/
Nominations close at midnight on 31JAN2026.
#StrongerTogether #WomenLeading
We honour #IndigenousVeteransDay, and continue to be grateful for the contributions, service, and sacrifices of the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people who signed up to serve #Canada.
#CanadaRemembers #WeRemember #StrongerTogether
#CanadaRemembers #WeRemember #StrongerTogether
November 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
We honour #IndigenousVeteransDay, and continue to be grateful for the contributions, service, and sacrifices of the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people who signed up to serve #Canada.
#CanadaRemembers #WeRemember #StrongerTogether
#CanadaRemembers #WeRemember #StrongerTogether
Here’s our line-up for the Civilian member panel at the #BCWLE Info Session on November 8th.
Get inspired, get registered!
#WomanInLawEnforcement #WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
Get inspired, get registered!
#WomanInLawEnforcement #WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
November 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Here’s our line-up for the Civilian member panel at the #BCWLE Info Session on November 8th.
Get inspired, get registered!
#WomanInLawEnforcement #WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
Get inspired, get registered!
#WomanInLawEnforcement #WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
Here’s our line-up for the Sworn member panel at the #BCWLE Info Session on November 8th. Get inspired, get registered!
#WomanInLawEnforcement #WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
#WomanInLawEnforcement #WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
November 6, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Here’s our line-up for the Sworn member panel at the #BCWLE Info Session on November 8th. Get inspired, get registered!
#WomanInLawEnforcement #WomenLeading #StrongerTogether
#WomanInLawEnforcement #WomenLeading #StrongerTogether