Throughout her service in various Chief Officer ranks, Julie has always been one of very few women in such roles. Not deterred by the preponderance of men or the culture that existed throughout many of those years, Julie has take a personal role in bringing about change for the better for women within the police service and also for the benefit of the communities they serve.
The British Association for Women in Policing believe that Julie’s personal commitment and leadership has brought about:
- Greater representation of women in the police service
- Greater representation of women regardless of sexual orientation and ethnicity across the rank structure and specialisms
- A better understanding of the competing demands in achieving a work-life balance as well as a successful police career
- Women having a voice in influential policy debates
Julie has worked consistently to highlight the value of women in the service, bringing about lasting change without ever
compromising standards.
Objectives
Colleagues who have worked closely with Julie acknowledge how her leadership style, commitment and personality have influenced the objectives and goals of many organisations within the extended family of the police service. Where she has direct influence, the objectives clearly reflect her personal standards and desire to bring about change.
Through empowerment, coaching and mentoring, many have recognised the value of her goals and embraced them. Often a lone voice, she has inspired individuals to take a lead in their own organisations.
Where necessary she has demonstrated her ability and willingness to drive through change more forcibly, through lobbying Ministers, Chief Constables or supporting changes in legislation and regulation.
Her work has contributed significantly to both the British Association for Women in Policing and the Gender Agenda having credibility across the police service, ensuring a woman's voice in influential policy fora.
