Save the date: March 26 & 27, 2012  Spring Training Conference in Burlington, Iowa.

The Iowa Association of Women Police was created in 1982 and is an affiliate member of the International Association of Women Police . IaAWP is an official non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of women in law enforcement. Everyone in law enforcement, and related fields, are encouraged to take advantage of our spring training conferences. Our goal is to provide quality training that every agency or individual can afford. Membership is open to all certified law enforcement officers, those in related fields, or those that have a vested interest in women in law enforcement.

 Nominations for "Officer of the Year" are welcome one month before the spring conference. If you know of an officer that has gone above and beyond the call of duty, or does an extraordinary job everyday of the year, please take the time to submit their name for "Officer of the Year." 

See the "Officer of the Year" Article XIII by-laws.

View IaAWP's list of extraordinary officers.

Scholarships from IaAWP for financial assistance are available on a once in a lifetime basis. Scholarships can be used for continued education, the international conference or training. Apply for scholarship by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Lisa Latham.

Greetings from the Iowa Association of Women Police President:

As the President of the Iowa Association of Women's Police, I would like to welcome you to our website. I am very honored to be a leader of this group of outstanding individuals. Our strong networking within numerous police agencies is what made us what we are today. We strive to support each oher and build lifelong friendships. Our spring training conferences are hosted by different agencies annually around the state. We gain excellent training to continue our education and awareness as we progress in our law enforcement careers. I would personally like to thank each and every department head for supporting their officers and allowing them to be involved in the Iowa Association of Women's Police. Without their support, our strength in numbers would not be where they are today. It shows the members that they are valuable to their departments.  Each day we make a difference so hold your head high and be safe.

Lisa Latham, City of Dubuque Police Department

IaAWP Mission Statement

• To promote professionalism through excellence in training
• To serve as a network for members to learn and mentor
• To create a pool of knowledge available to every member
• Through training, increase the number of qualified women hired for law enforcement positions
• Training membership for promotions

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Every spring IaAWP holds a training conference to promote this mission. Every fall, IaAWP has a business meeting to conduct official business, network, have lunch, and receive training updates. Meeting locations vary. IaAWP publishes a newsletter informing members of: upcoming events, officer safety issues, and previous meeting minutes. 

Every member is encouraged to volunteer and take responsibilities for the organization, become involved, and promote professionalism in law enforcement.