Beyond Borders: Advancing Gender-Responsive Policing through International Best Practices

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM MT

Location: 401/402, Colorado Convention Center

As IACP President Walker emphasized, policing is a noble profession that embodies the principles of service, protection, and justice. Yet it is often judged by its worst moments rather than its best. This session seeks to counter that narrative by highlighting proactive efforts to improve policing through gender-responsive strategies. The session will examine how international collaboration can advance gender-responsive policing, drawing on best practices from the United Kingdom and insights from the British Overseas Territories Women in Policing program. By presenting real-world applications and innovative policies, the session aims to foster dialogue on how global police agencies can implement sustainable cultural change to enhance policing effectiveness and build community trust.

Submitter and Speaker(s)

Maria Stanley

UK Chief Inspector
College of Policing, UK
Newcastle, England, United Kingdom

Speaker(s)

Lynn R. Holland, M.P.S.A.

Global Law Enforcement Consultant
LRHolland&Associates
Plano, Texas, United States
Shannon K. Paulson

Commander
Los Angeles Police Department
Los Angeles, California, United States
Julie Rodriguez

Captain
Los Angeles Police Department
Los Angeles, California, United States