International Association of Women Police. The IAWP was established in Los Angeles, California USA in 1915 by the first American policewomen as an international organization to provide professional development, mentoring, training, networking and recognition for female law enforcement officers and civilian support staff, as well as increase the numbers of women in policing. One-hundred years later, IAWP has members in more than 60 countries and continues the same traditions established by the founders. The mission is to strengthen, unite and raise the capacity of women in policing internationally. 26 Regional Coordinators support police women in more than 60 countries. Visit website at www.iawp.org