We’re excited to invite you to Sisters in Service (SiS) — a free, informal discussion series created by and intended for female police leaders.

These are not typical webinars. There’s no keynote speaker or lecture — just real, honest conversations facilitated in a supportive space. Each session is an opportunity to connect with other women in policing, share experiences, and explore leadership challenges and successes together.

Whether you're just stepping into a leadership role or have years of experience, SiS offers a place to listen, learn, and be heard.

Open exclusively to CACP Members. 

Lateral Kindness- Why Isn’t There More of It?

November 19, 2025 @12:30 - 13:30 EST

In the high-pressure world of policing, kindness among peers isn’t just a nicety—it’s a necessity. This session invites female police leaders to explore the power of lateral kindness: the everyday support, empathy, and encouragement we give and receive from one another. Together, we’ll share stories, reflect on challenges, and celebrate how lifting each other up strengthens not only individuals but the entire profession. Let’s create space for connection, compassion, and collective growth.

Hosted by: Superintendent Bonnie Emerson, Winnipeg Police Service

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You Make It Look So Easy

January 14, 2026 @12:30 - 13:30 EST

Balancing the demands of a professional, high-stakes career with the responsibilities of home life is never simple. For many women, the pressure is compounded not only by gendered expectations but also by the unseen weight of emotional labour—caring for others’ needs, smoothing conflicts, remembering details, and holding space for the well-being of both colleagues and family members.

This session will open an honest conversation about the challenges of navigating these competing roles, the impact on personal well-being, and the strategies women in service-oriented and leadership positions use to cope, adapt, and thrive.

• Through shared stories, reflection, and practical insights, participants will explore:
• The realities of balancing demanding careers with caregiving responsibilities
• How gendered expectations and emotional labour shape professional and personal identities
• The importance of boundaries, support networks, and self-compassion
• Approaches to building resilience and sustainable balance

Join us for a thoughtful and supportive dialogue that acknowledges the complexity of “making it look easy”—and embraces the strength it takes to keep showing up for both work and family.

Hosted by: Deputy Commissioner Jodie Boudreau, Royal Canadian Mounted Police 

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Being Heard: Unique Challenges for Women Leader

Date To Be Confirmed 

Leadership in policing demands clarity, authority, and influence. Yet for women in these roles, being truly heard can be a challenge shaped by gendered expectations, unconscious bias, and double standards. Female leaders often find their words interrupted, their tone scrutinized, or their authority questioned—experiences that carry an emotional weight alongside the pressures of the job.

This session will open an honest conversation about the realities of communication for women in leadership and the strategies they use to navigate these challenges with strength and authenticity.

Through shared stories, reflection, and practical insights, participants will explore:

• The barriers women face in being heard and respected as leaders
• How double standards shape perceptions of authority, tone, and credibility
• Ways to adapt communication strategies while remaining authentic
• The role of mentorship and solidarity in amplifying women’s voices

Join us for a thoughtful and supportive dialogue that acknowledges the realities of leadership as a woman in policing—and celebrates the resilience it takes to ensure women’s voices carry with strength and impact.

Hosted by: Chief Cheryl Gervais, M.O.M.,  Treaty Three Police Service  

Showing Up as Yourself: Authenticity in Leadership

Date To Be Confirmed 

In professional spaces—especially those shaped by traditional expectations of authority—it can be tempting to keep parts of ourselves hidden. For women in policing and leadership, the pressure to “fit the mold” often means downplaying personality, softening identity, or adopting a style that doesn’t feel true. But authenticity matters: self-disclosure, when practiced thoughtfully, can build trust, strengthen relationships, and model confidence for others.

This session will explore what it means to bring your whole self into professional contexts without apology, and how authenticity can be a source of strength rather than risk.

Through reflection and shared experiences, participants will discuss:

• How to share your personality in ways that feel both professional and genuine
• The confidence to lead as a woman—without mimicking the styles of men
• The role of vulnerability and self-disclosure in building trust and credibility
• Practical strategies for showing up as yourself in leadership and service

Join us for a supportive dialogue on what it means to be true to yourself in the workplace—and how embracing authenticity can make leadership more powerful and sustainable.

Hosted by: Chief Superintendent Dana Earley, M.O.M., Ontario Provincial Police