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  • 2023 FALL BALANCING ACCOUNTABILITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY CONFERENCE - Oct 04, 2023 through Oct 06, 2023. Hosted by Massachusetts Association of Minority Law Enforcement Officers (MAMLEO)

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      • Know Your Rights - A Conversation With Youth
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      • When Good People Write Bad Policy: Discriminatory Bans and Prohibitions Don’t Work
      • Identifying, Understanding and Unpacking Stereotypes And Bias In Policing
      • Empowering Black and Brown Women Leadership in Policing
      • Policing Reform: Real Talk for Those Who Walk the Walk. Creating Fair and Effective Policing Practices
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      • Captain Detective Lisa Butner
      • Clifton Singletary
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      • David Hernandez
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      • Deputy Superintendent Eddy Chrispin
      • Deputy Superintendent Nicole L. Grant
      • Det. Donald Brown
      • Det. Larry Ellison
      • Det. Luis Anjos
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      • Detective Juan Seoane
      • Detective Larry E. Ellison
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      • Dr. Yveda Brutus
      • Elliot T. Boyce, Sr.
      • Elliot T. Boyce, Sr., M.A., M.P.A
      • Lieut. David Daniels
      • Michael Gaskins
      • Petrina Martin Cherry
      • Robyn Glaser
      • Sgt. Det. Rafael Antunez
      • Sgt. James Scott
      • Sheriff Rochelle Bilal
      • Superintendent Nora Baston
      • Superintendent Nora Baston
      • Supt. Lanita Cullinane
      • Teori Shaw-Boyce
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Featured Presenter for Empowering Black and Brown Women Leadership in Policing

Wednesday, October 04, 2023 at 03:00P.

Sheriff Rochelle Bilal is a member of the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office

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  • Our presenters and panelists are drawn from law enforcement, academia, public service, and corporate America. Each brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in their individual fields of endeavor.

    Sheriff Rochelle Bilal - Philadelphia Sheriff's Office

    The Speaker

    As the Chief Executive Law Enforcement Officer for Philadelphia County, Sheriff Rochelle Bilal was sworn in to lead the Office of the Sheriff for the City and County of Philadelphia on Jan. 6, 2020. She is the first elected African American woman sheriff, in the 181-year history of the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office. In fact, Sheriff Bilal is the department’s, first-ever elected woman.

    Bilal, a 27-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department, formerly served as Secretary of the Philadelphia chapter of the NAACP and she is the former President of the Guardian Civic League, an oversight organization, made up of active and retired law enforcement officers. Sheriff Bilal also served as the former Vice Chair of the National Black Police Association and the former President of N.A.B.L.E.O, National Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers.

    Currently, she serves as an appointed member of, Philadelphia City Council’s Special Committee on Child Separations. As a Philadelphia police officer, Sheriff Bilal served in units that focused on sex crimes and drug trafficking, including work in HIDTA (high intense drug and traffic area), a joint task force with the FBI and DEA. She also spent time in patrol and taught recruits at the Philadelphia Police Training Center, where she launched the Steer Straight initiative. Steer Straight, which is still in existence today, helps new police recruits to identify and avoid situations that may pose potential risks to their future careers in law enforcement. Bilal retired from Philadelphia Police Department in 2013.

    Sheriff Bilal’s experience also includes time spent as the director of public safety in Colwyn Borough, where she managed the police and fire departments while developing a community outreach program for the Colwyn Borough Police Department. Sheriff Bilal is an advocate of criminal justice reform and encourages community engagement and outreach with her office. As sheriff, she will implement policies and procedures to improve the efficiency and engagement of the more than 400 employees of the department. The Sheriff’s Office has a $33 million + budget and oversees court security, prisoner transportation to and from the court, as well as managing sheriff’s sales, court-ordered sales of foreclosed and tax-delinquent properties.

    Sheriff Bilal is a lifelong resident of Philadelphia.

    The Workshop

    Empowering Black and Brown Women Leadership in Policing : Wednesday, October 04, 2023 03:00P

    Despite efforts to increase representation, the percentage of black and brown women in law enforcement has remained relatively stagnant for the past few decades. And the bulk of information on women in policing has focused on the growth of women in law enforcement, barriers, sexual harassment, gender differences, why women are deterred from law enforcement, physical limitations, and instruments used during the recruitment process, and the stress endured after entry into the profession.

    The main reasons for the lack of black and brown women leadership in policing are sexism and racism, which remains relevant in law enforcement. Most men despise women telling them what to do, especially black women. Professional groups are very important for women. Sometimes, you are given a role but not the support you need to succeed. You can get that from being a part of professional organizations such as NABLEO, which encourages female mentors to instill ethics, morals and values respected amongst their peers. Seeing is more instructive than reading about how to act in difficult situations. Black women hearing stories of their peers facing hardships but remaining persistent and focused in moving up in ranks is imperative.

    This workshop will examine the importance of the advancement and empowerment of women leadership in policing, by considering Black female officers’ concerns, values, and experiences in the profession of law enforcement, thereby helping to shape policy, procedures, and recruitment tactics aimed at the retention and success of Black female law-enforcement officers.

    Who Should Attend?

    Line, staff and administrative officers working in assignments for Community Policing Programs in any of the following types of agencies: Municipal Police Depts.; County Police/Sheriffs; State Police Depts.; Campus Police/Safety/Security; Federal Agencies; Transit/Port Authorities; Housing Police; School Resource Officers; Correctional Officers. As well, the staff and leadership of community organizations are welcome to attend. Workshops (except for those restricted to Members Only) are open to all persons..

    Why Attend?

    Gain exposure to the latest information and trends, and acquire new skills in your field; learn from leading experts and trainers; network with colleagues from across the country; gain different perspectives on current issues of common concern; get inspired to make justice for all a reality.
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