About FAWLEP
Empowering Women. Developing Leaders. Strengthening Law Enforcement.
ABOUT FAWLEP
More Than an Association. A Community of Women Committed to Leadership.
The Florida Association of Women Law Enforcement Professionals (FAWLEP) brings together women and professionals from across Florida who share a commitment to leadership, professional development, mentorship, service, advocacy, and strengthening the law enforcement profession.
FAWLEP creates opportunities for members to build meaningful professional relationships, strengthen leadership capabilities, share knowledge and experience, support one another throughout their careers, and contribute to the advancement of women in law enforcement.
OUR STORY
More Than an Association. A Community of Women Committed to Leadership.
The Florida Association of Women Law Enforcement Professionals began in South Florida in 2023 with a shared vision among three accomplished law enforcement leaders: Chief Delma Noel-Pratt of the Miami Gardens Police Department, Chief Cherise Gause of the North Miami Police Department, and Retired Director Stephanie Daniels of the Miami-Dade Police Department.
Drawing from their collective experiences navigating and leading within the law enforcement profession, the co-founders recognized the importance of creating a dedicated professional community where women could connect, learn from one another, develop as leaders, access mentorship, and support the advancement of other women throughout their careers.
That vision grew into an organization, and in October 2024, FAWLEP officially became established as the Florida Association of Women Law Enforcement Professionals.
FAWLEP was created to provide more than professional networking. Its purpose is rooted in training, professional development, mentorship, support, and advocacy, creating meaningful opportunities for women to strengthen their leadership capabilities and build relationships across agencies, ranks, disciplines, and career stages.
Today, FAWLEP continues to grow from its South Florida roots, building a professional community committed to developing women, strengthening relationships, recognizing achievement, serving communities, and creating pathways for future generations of women in law enforcement.
As FAWLEP approaches its second anniversary as an officially established organization in October 2026, the vision that began with three women continues to grow through every member who chooses to connect, serve, mentor, lead, and help another woman move forward.
WHY FAWLEP WAS CREATED
Creating the Community Women in Law Enforcement Deserve
FAWLEP was created from the recognition that professional advancement involves more than experience, training, or rank. Women also benefit from access to mentors, meaningful professional relationships, leadership development, advocacy, and a community where experiences and knowledge can be shared across agencies and generations. The co-founders envisioned an organization that could help bridge those connections. FAWLEP provides a platform where an aspiring law enforcement professional can learn from an experienced officer, where an officer can connect with a supervisor, where an emerging leader can learn from an executive, and where retired professionals can continue contributing decades of knowledge and experience to those following behind them. The goal is not simply to bring women into the room. It is to help prepare them to lead when they get there and encourage them to hold the door open for the women coming behind them.
HOW FAWLEP IS EVOLVING
From Vision to Impact
FAWLEP continues to evolve from a newly established professional association into a growing platform for leadership development, mentorship, professional education, member engagement, recognition, community service, and connection. As the organization grows, FAWLEP is strengthening its infrastructure, expanding opportunities for members to become involved, developing professional and leadership programming, creating pathways for mentorship, recognizing excellence, supporting future law enforcement professionals, and using technology to create a more connected membership experience. The next chapter of FAWLEP includes expanding its reach throughout Florida, strengthening partnerships with law enforcement agencies and community organizations, increasing professional development opportunities, enhancing mentorship, growing scholarship opportunities, strengthening member engagement, and developing digital resources that allow members to remain connected regardless of where they live or serve. The planned FAWLEP Digital Welcome Center is part of that evolution and is intended to give new members a consistent introduction to the Association, its leadership, programs, committees, benefits, events, and opportunities to serve.
MISSION STATEMENT
FAWLEP's mission is to empower, develop, and advance women in law enforcement by providing meaningful opportunities for leadership development, mentorship, professional growth, advocacy, and connection. We are committed to building a supportive community where women are equipped to lead, inspired to serve, and encouraged to create pathways for those who follow.
VISION STATEMENT
To cultivate a future where women in law enforcement are represented, supported, prepared, and empowered to lead at every level of the profession.
Note: The January 2026 By-Laws do not contain a separate official vision statement. This language is proposed for FAWLEP leadership consideration and approval.
Core Value
Leadership
Developing women who are prepared to lead with competence, confidence, integrity, and purpose.
Mentorship
Creating meaningful opportunities for women to guide, encourage, challenge, and invest in one another.
Professional Excellence
Promoting continuous learning, development, and high standards throughout every stage of a law enforcement career.
Service
Recognizing that leadership carries a responsibility to serve our members, our profession, our agencies, and our communities.
Advocacy
Supporting the advancement, representation, and professional development of women throughout law enforcement.
Inclusion
Valuing diverse experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, disciplines, ranks, and career stages.
Connection
Building relationships that create opportunities for collaboration, encouragement, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.
Legacy
Creating opportunities, opening doors, and preparing the next generation of women to lead, serve, and advance the profession.
OUR FOUNDERS
Built by Women Who Understand the Journey
FAWLEP was founded by women who have experienced law enforcement from the officer level to the executive office. That perspective shapes an organization committed not only to celebrating women's accomplishments, but also to helping prepare women for the opportunities, responsibilities, challenges, and leadership roles ahead.
MILESTONES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
From our founding to today, see how FAWLEP has grown, evolved, and created impact across Florida.
2023
The Beginning
October 2024
Officially Established
2026
Strengthening the Foundation
2026
Expanding Membership
October 2026