- Minnesota & NaTIONAL support Organizations -

Dealing with the challenges of today in law enforcement requires problem-solvers who bring different perspectives and experiences. Minnesota Association of Women Police emerged out of a devotion to inspire and support women who serve their community, law enforcement professionalism and a desire to achieve success at highest ranks within the Law Enforcement. Established in 1955, we are a non-profit, incorporated association.

The MAPOA's mission is to bridge the gap between the Asian community and Law Enforcement to build trusted relationships and to foster talented individuals as leaders to promote Law Enforcement within our community. Be a liaison between Law Enforcement and the Asian community to create a stronger working relationship. Recruit and retain talented, multilingual and educated Asian Law Enforcement professionals. Create fellowship, unity, and networking among Asian American Law Enforcement professionals. 

The mission of the NLPOA-MN is to eliminate prejudice and discrimination in the criminal justice system; specifically in law enforcement, and to foster a fraternal/professional environment that provides support, advocacy, personal and professional development to its members; to prevent and reduce juvenile delinquency; lessen and eliminate tension in Latino Communities through awareness, role modeling and to offer bilingual assistance to the public, bridging the gap between the community and the police.

We are Law Enforcement officers representing several agencies, cities, and counties throughout the state of Minnesota. It is our goal to increase representation and visibility of black law enforcement in the community through service and relationship based policing. As a student you can become a member to help with the mission  of the National Black Police Association to support our mission of increasing awareness of the community, to be the conscience of the criminal justice system and to enhance the quality of life in the African-American community.

30X30 Initiative is a coalition of police leaders, researchers, and professional organizations who have joined together to support and advance the representation, experiences, and well-being of women in policing agencies across the United States and beyond.

Women make up less than 14% of sworn officers and 20% of recruits in state and local law enforcement agencies.

The under-representation of women in policing undermines public safety. The 30×30 Initiative is based on evidence indicating the importance of achieving at least 30% representation to empower a group to influence an organization’s culture (see our document on critical mass and representative bureaucracy). 

The International Association of Women Police (IAWP) is a vibrant and dynamic organization with a global reach.  Our members, who represent more than 70 countries and 30 affiliate organizations, form a strategic network of global resources working together in our mission to strengthen, unite and raise the capacity of women in policing internationally.  

Our association provides critical opportunities for training, mentoring, collaboration and networking.  Enormous advantages can be gained by learning from our police colleagues and there is great power in many people working together in unison for a common cause.

There are also several scholarships awarded every year. 

CopLine wants to be part of the solution by reducing the stigma associated with reaching out for help.  It is imperative for law enforcement officers to have a safe place they can call to talk about anything occurring in their life. Issues from on-duty stressors involving FTO’s/Supervisors, management decisions, hatred from community members and violence/trauma experienced from patrol and off-duty stressors such as addictions, financial pressure and relationship issues. Officers who are struggling with flashbacks, nightmares, depression, PTSD and suicide ideation should not have to worry about “a knock on their door” after revealing their personal story.