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Massachusetts Association of
Women in Law Enforcement

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MAWLE

Massachusetts Association of Women in Law Enforcement was formed to keep women in the field of law enforcement informed and connected to each other, all the meanwhile focusing on the positive aspects of women in law enforcement.

18th Annual MAWLE Conference 2025

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Norwood Hotel & Conference Center

Conference Schedule

0800 – 0900 Registration, Vendor Networking, Breakfast Buffet

0900 – 0930 Opening Ceremony

0930 – 1000 Keynote Speaker – Chief Mary O’Connor (Ret. Tampa PD)

1010 – 1055 Breakout Session I

“Recruitment & Hiring” – Gretel Hartman (GetBadged)

“Communications in Crisis and Critical Incidents” – Kelli O’Hara (Kelli from Boston)

“FBI Case Study”

1100 – 1200 Breakout Session II

“Challenging the Myth of Work/Life balance and changing our perspective to make it all work!” – Jennifer Brady (MA Probation)

“Resilience is a Choice” – Chief Mary O’Connor (Ret. Tampa PD)

Leading with Insight: Asking for Feedback that Builds Trust – Laura Crosby (Braverick Insights)

1200 – 1215 Vendor Networking

1215-1315 Lunch

1315 – 1415 Breakout Session III

“Just a Girl” – Lt. Kellie Barhight (Stow PD)

“Family violence and animal cruelty: How prosecuting animal abuse can save lives” – Erin Aiello (Humane Society)

“Strength in Service” – Health Coach and Movement Specialist Tia DeVincenzo

1425-1325 Main Ballroom

“Arrested by Our Mind: Cultivating Emotional Intelligence for Women in Law Enforcement” – Chief Stacey Lloyd (UMass Boston PD)

1530 End of Conference/Social Gathering at One Bistro



Conference Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor

John Guilfoil Public Relations

Gold Sponsor

Massachusetts Chief of Polices Association Logo

Silver Sponsors

HUNT'S Photo & Video
FirstNet LOGO
Get Badged
Brotherhood for the Fallen - Boston logo

Bronze Sponsors

MPI Training Logo
The Bulfinch Group

Community Sponsors

Ballin Law Injury Attorneys
Boston Police Benevolent Society
AAA Police Supply
Ancora Psychological

Awards Program

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LIEUTENANT JUNE T. MURPHY

Scholarship Award

The Massachusetts Association of Women in Law Enforcement is pleased to offer a scholarship award to be awarded to a high school senior who is pursuing a degree in law enforcement or criminal justice.