Upwards of 140 registered for the Atlantic Women in Law Enforcement Conference in the capital city

    Thursday, 6 November 2025 06:00

    By Tonya Organ

    from left to right – RCMP Sgt. Kristen Green, RNC Cst. Kim Oates, RNC Cst. Jennifer Clarke

    RCMP Sgt Kristen Green says they’ve included events in this conference that provide space for attendees to focus on overall wellness. This includes a calm space, therapy dogs, morning fitness breaks and hopefully, a hike on Friday.

    The theme at this year’s Atlantic Women in Law Enforcement Conference is “Strong Minds, Strong Bodies, Strong Women.” Close to 140 female officers from Atlantic Canada registered for the 3 day event underway in St. John’s. It’s co-haired by RNC Cst Kim Oates and RCMP Sgt Kristen Green. Oates says  mental health is vital when taking care of communities.

    Sgt Green says they’ve included events in this conference that provide space for attendees to focus on overall wellness. This includes a calm space, therapy dogs, morning fitness breaks and hopefully, a hike on Friday. The last time the Atlantic Women in Law Enforcement held a conference in NL was in 2019. 

     

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