Join the International Association of Women Police

Benefits of joining the IAWP

We are a global network of members which understands your working environment, challenges you may face, and your desire to fully embrace your profession.  IAWP membership offers unlimited opportunities to expand your circle, broaden your knowledge and improve your skills. 

Benefits include: 

·       Significantly reduced fees for the annual international training conference

·       Quarterly publication of WomenPolice magazine which highlights officers, best practices and activities around the globe

·       Access to a member directory providing you with contacts from around the globe

·       Ability to participate in training, committee service, or other unique opportunities available to the IAWP

Membership types and eligibility

We offer reduced membership fees based on the 'Gross National Income' as defined by the world bank listing of economies including all countries except those classified by the world bank as 'high income.'  To view the designations, visit our reduced membership fees HERE.

We accept debit and credit cards online,  paper check by mail, and direct wire transfers.  For assistance with membership, contact iawp@iawp.org For assistance with payment, contact treasurer@iawp.org.


    ACTIVE Member
    Police officers with the power of arrest, who are fully sworn 
    officers in their jurisdictions, are eligible for Active membership in the Association. Members in good standing, after retirement from active duty, may continue as Active Members by paying annual dues.

    ASSOCIATE Member
    All others in law enforcement/criminal justice or any 
    person who by training, experience or other professional attainments in law enforcement work, as determined by the Membership Committee, including persons formerly employed as police officers, or currently employed as reserve officers, auxiliary officers, and those individuals who actively promote and support women within law enforcement through training, development or representation, may apply to become associate members of this Association.  

    CORPORATE Member
    Any proprietorship, partnership, firm or corporation that sells products or provides services of interest to law enforcement/criminal justice is eligible to become a corporate member of this Association.  

    AFFILIATE Member
    An association of women police that has been duly formed and 
    constituted under the laws of its jurisdiction may become an Affiliate organization. Each Affiliate organization shall be recognized as an Affiliate organization of the Association while retaining its own organizational title. Affiliate organizations must satisfy the membership eligibility guidelines established by the Board.

    MAGAZINE Subscription Only
    This is not a membership in the organization; it is a subscription for the individual, company, or organization for WomenPolice Magazine, published quarterly. We list it here to include WomenPolice subscriptions in the convenient online system for registrations and payments.

    Special Membership Categories
    To apply under the 90-day Trial Membership, use this link: 
    Join 90-Day Free Trial Application

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