Despite our continuous pursuit to ensure equal opportunity at all levels, women still only represent 13% of Federal law enforcement officers and agents—12% within state and local ranks.

Despite our continuous pursuit to ensure equal opportunity at all levels, women still only represent 13% of Federal law enforcement officers and agents—12% within state and local ranks.

This week on FEDtalk, the Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE) join the show to discuss training, leadership development, career building, and the unique obstacles women face.

Women in federal law enforcement have a responsibility to mentor one another, regardless of agency affiliation, race, position, or duty station.

Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Senior Intelligence Analyst Blerta Mucaj Wyatt was honored this week for providing intelligence that saved countless lives as the Taliban overtook Kabul, Afghanistan.

Leading change in diversity, equity, opportunity, growth, and recognition, FEDagent hosts Women in Federal Law Enforcement's 2022 Virtual Career Fair.

There is no better time to discuss team morale for women in federal law enforcement—and what exactly has the ability to diminish it.

Just as we did in 1978, we continue to recruit, promote, and retain women in law enforcement careers, but also embrace diversity and equity, seek inclusiveness, and expect integrity.

Here's a can’t miss opportunity the law enforcement community: Women in Federal Law Enforcement’s Annual Leadership Training, Aug. 8-11 in Phoenix, Arizona.

When I apply what I have learned, the following question comes to mind: “What is the one area of law enforcement that does not get enough attention?” As I think about this, one common theme that shows up in my research – and is frequently discussed within the law enforcement ranks – is the first-line supervisor.

A family that instilled duty. A dream to serve. Special Agent Anna Castillo with the Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) shares her story of being a women in federal law enforcement (WIFLE).

What is a day in the life of a WIFLE member like? Well, a typical day in the life of a WIFLE member is pretty much the same as any other female in a law enforcement agency. Members and non-members handle the same issues.

This year, the Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE) 21st Annual Leadership Training took place in Tampa, FL from August 16-19th. The theme was Real Talk: How to Address Law Enforcement Challenges Through Collective Strength. Over 200 women attended the training.

Each year, the WIFLE Leadership Training brings together women from across federal law enforcement for informative sessions, recruitment initiatives, and an awe-inspiring awards ceremony. This year, FEDtalk recorded live from the event in Tampa, Florida to give listeners an inside look at the event themes, presenters and sessions, guest speakers, and award winners.

On Wednesday, August 18, 2021, join us for conversations on civil rights, unrest, equity and reform. Sessions include Averting Targeted School Violence - A U.S. Secret Service Analysis and the Blue Campaign-Human Trafficking.

"YOU CAN'T LIE TO ME!" says Janine Driver, the Human Lie Detector. Janine is one of WIFLE's most popular presenters. Founder and president of the Body Language Institute, Janine trains thousands of law enforcement officers to decipher fact from fiction using body language. Janine is a former law enforcement officer with ATF.

Washington DC's own Ben's Chili Bowl historian Bernard Demczuk, Ph.D., and its local Prince George’s County Assistant Professor Dr. Sharita Jacobs Thompson come together for a riveting discussion. Dr. Demczuk is into everything - the community, corporate, academic, labor and government relations, professor at George Washington University, lecturer, and now teaching DC police officers about Black history, go-go-music and half smokes!

DOWN TO EARTH AND ENGAGING! That describes Cheri Oz, the Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Phoenix Field Division.

Today, as a profession, we face what seems like insurmountable challenges. Society as a whole is also in upheaval. Accusations fly against each other without thought and the police are often caught in the middle. There is nothing new in that. The police have always been used to solve problems quickly. The problem with this is that police solve problems by making arrests.

Did you know that before 1970, women were prohibited from being law enforcement officers in the federal government? Executive Order 11478, "Equal employment opportunity in the Federal Government," signed by President Richard Nixon on August 8, 1969, changed that former reality and provided equal opportunity in federal employment for all persons.