Women in Federal Law Enforcement

What Women in Federal Law Enforcement does

Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE) is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization operating through two affiliated entities: Women in Federal Law Enforcement, Inc., a 501(c)(6) professional association founded on June 28, 1999, and WIFLE Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable/educational organization established in 2006. The organization is the only U.S. nonprofit dedicated to recognizing outstanding women in law enforcement in the federal government and works to address the underrepresentation of women in federal law enforcement—where only 15% of officers and 13% of supervisory personnel are female per DOJ Bureau of Justice Statistics. Its mission traces to the 1978 ICWIFLE (Interagency Committee on Women in Federal Law Enforcement) task force created by the Office of Personnel Management and hosted by the U.S. Departments of Justice and Treasury.

WIFLE's core programs include the Annual Leadership Training conference (flagship professional development event first held in 2000 and hosted in the Washington, DC area), the WIFLE Scholarship Program ($2,500 awards to students pursuing criminal justice degrees, with $25,000 disbursed to 10 recipients in 2025), the WIFLE Awards Program recognizing excellence across multiple categories including the Julie Y. Cross Award, Top Prosecutor Award, and Outstanding Advocate Award, and the WIFLE Mentor Program connecting experienced federal officers with aspiring professionals. Supporting programs include the WIFLE Executive Leadership Institute, the WIFLE Engagement and Community Impact Program (WECI) for outreach to community groups such as girl scouts and police explorers, and the annual Julie Y. Cross Memorial Golf Tournament. The headquarters is located in Arlington, Virginia.

The organization's business model relies on a diversified mix of small-dollar revenue streams: tax-deductible donations to the WIFLE Foundation, membership dues at multiple tiers including Student level, corporate and organizational sponsorships for events and scholarships, merchandise sales (T-shirts at $15, hats at $25, coins at $10, tote bags at $5, notebooks at $8) through the WIFLE Foundation Store, and event registration fees such as the $140-per-golfer golf tournament. WIFLE operates without external ownership or venture backing and is led by President Catrina M. Bonus, Board Chair Margaret M. Moore, and Secretary Melissa A. Lucio, with a small 1-10 employee base supporting a 25-year operational track record.

Name

Women in Federal Law Enforcement

Legal name

WIFLE Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://wiflefoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE) is a 25-year-old U.S. nonprofit—the only one dedicated to women in federal law enforcement—providing annual leadership training, scholarships, mentorship, and awards programs to women officers and aspiring students in federal, state, and local agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Training, Workshops & Certification Events (MPAGAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Student Organizations & Club Administration (EDALAHAB)

Keywords

• Law enforcement training
• Professional association
• Scholarship programs
• Leadership development
• Women advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, WIFLE Foundation receives tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and organizations supporting gender equity in law enforcement. Donations fund leadership training events, scholarships, and operational activities.
2. Membership Dues: WIFLE offers memberships at various levels including Student level membership. Members receive access to training events, networking opportunities, mentorship programs, and organizational resources.
3. Sponsorships: Corporate and organizational sponsorships for annual events, awards programs, scholarships, and the golf tournament. Sponsors receive recognition and visibility with the law enforcement community.
4. Merchandise Sales: Sales of branded merchandise including T-shirts, hats, coins, tote bags, and notebooks through the WIFLE Foundation Store. Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund.
5. Event Registration Fees: Registration fees for the Julie Y. Cross Memorial Golf Tournament ($140 per golfer). Includes golf, range balls, cart, meals, and beverages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

WIFLE is a nonprofit professional association that delivers career-advancement resources for women in U.S. federal law enforcement. Its core offerings include an Annual Leadership Training Conference, scholarship awards for students pursuing law enforcement careers, a mentor matching program, an Executive Leadership Institute, the WECI initiative, recognition awards, a membership program, and a merchandise store. Programs and events are funded primarily through individual memberships, donations, corporate sponsorships, and event registration fees.

Product overview

Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE) is a nonprofit organization consisting of two entities: Women in Federal Law Enforcement, Inc. (501(c)(6) professional association) and WIFLE Foundation, Inc. (501(c)(3) charitable organization). The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected programs centered on advancing women in federal law enforcement. Core offerings include the Annual Leadership Training (flagship professional development conference), WIFLE Scholarship Program ($2,500 scholarships for students in criminal justice), WIFLE Awards Program (recognizing excellence in law enforcement), and the WIFLE Mentor Program. Additional programs include the Julie Y. Cross Memorial Golf Tournament (scholarship fundraising event), WIFLE Executive Leadership Institute, WIFLE Engagement and Community Impact Program (WECI), and a WIFLE Foundation Store selling branded merchandise. The organization also offers membership at various levels including student membership, and hosts the annual training conference as its flagship educational event.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Annual Leadership Training Conference WIFLE's flagship multi-day annual conference providing leadership, career-advancement, and professional development training specifically for women serving in U.S. federal law enforcement agencies (e.g., FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Park Police). Includes training sessions, keynote speakers, networking, and recognition components. Open to WIFLE members and non-members via registration.
• WIFLE Membership Program Annual membership program for individuals affiliated with federal law enforcement (active, retired, civilian support, and students). Members receive access to training, networking, mentor matching, recognition, and member-rate pricing for events and the Foundation Store.
• WIFLE Scholarship Program Educational scholarship awards administered by the WIFLE Foundation for students (primarily women) pursuing degrees and careers in federal law enforcement. Application-based; funded through donations and sponsorships.
• WIFLE Foundation Store Online retail store selling branded WIFLE merchandise (apparel and related items). Revenue supports the WIFLE Foundation's charitable programs, including scholarships.
• WIFLE Executive Leadership Institute Advanced executive leadership training program for women federal law enforcement leaders, designed to build senior-leadership capabilities for women serving in or aspiring to senior federal law enforcement roles.
• Julie Y. Cross Memorial Golf Tournament Annual fundraising golf tournament held in memory of Julie Y. Cross, providing entry/sponsorship opportunities for members, federal agencies, and corporate partners while generating revenue for WIFLE programs.
• WECI (Women in Federal Law Enforcement Excellence in Critical Issues) WECI is a WIFLE initiative focused on engaging women federal law enforcement professionals around critical issues affecting their careers and agencies, delivered through events, content, and member programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Awarded $25,000 in scholarships in 2025 to 10 students pursuing law enforcement careers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and foundational.

• Federal, State, Tribal and Local Law Enforcement AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024WIFLE's Annual Leadership Training features skilled expert presenters from various law enforcement fields across Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies. WIFLE advocates for gender equity in partnership with the federal law enforcement community.
• U.S. Department of JusticefoundationalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1978WIFLE's predecessor ICWIFLE was originally hosted by the U.S. Department of Justice as part of an Office of Personnel Management task force. The DOJ continues to be a key federal partner in WIFLE's mission to advance women in law enforcement.
• U.S. Department of TreasuryfoundationalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1978ICWIFLE was jointly hosted by the U.S. Department of Treasury with DOJ, charged with studying reasons for low numbers of women entering federal law enforcement.
• Office of Personnel ManagementfoundationalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1978OPM created the original task force in 1978 that became ICWIFLE, establishing the foundation for what would become Women in Federal Law Enforcement.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA): National nonprofit supporting Hispanic representation in law enforcement command and federal agencies. Comparable to WIFLE in providing professional development, networking, and recognition programs within federal and local law enforcement.
• National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE): U.S.-based nonprofit professional association for women in senior law enforcement leadership roles. Closely mirrors WIFLE's executive development and leadership training mission, with a slightly more senior-level audience.
• National Organization of Black Women in Law Enforcement (NOBWLE): U.S. nonprofit advancing women of color in law enforcement through training, mentorship, and advocacy. Directly comparable peer with similar programming mix (conferences, scholarships, awards) targeting women in law enforcement.
• International Association of Women Police: Global professional membership organization for women in policing, focused on advancing women in law enforcement careers worldwide. Directly comparable to WIFLE in mission, structure (training conferences, awards, networking) and target audience of women officers.
• Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS): National nonprofit supporting surviving families of fallen law enforcement officers through peer support, training, and advocacy. Comparable to WIFLE in being a member-driven law enforcement support organization offering conferences, scholarships, and member services.
• National Native American Law Enforcement Association (NNALEA): Membership organization for Native American law enforcement professionals offering training, advocacy, and recognition. WIFLE explicitly engages tribal agencies in its Leadership Training, making NNALEA a directly adjacent peer in the federal/tribal law enforcement space.

Broad incumbents

• Police Executive Research Forum (PERF): Nonprofit providing research, training, and executive-level management guidance to law enforcement agencies. Comparable in offering high-level training and policy research but focuses on agency leadership broadly rather than women in law enforcement specifically.
• National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO): Coalition of U.S. police unions and associations advancing law enforcement interests through advocacy and training. Overlaps with WIFLE's advocacy and training mission but serves the broader law enforcement union/police workforce rather than women-specific focus.
• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP): Largest professional association for law enforcement executives globally, offering training, conferences, and policy guidance. Overlaps with WIFLE's training and leadership development mission but serves the broader law enforcement leadership universe rather than the women-focused niche.

Others

• National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund: Nonprofit operating the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum, providing officer recognition and educational programming. Tangentially comparable to WIFLE through shared law enforcement recognition, awards, and education programming for the federal/municipal officer community.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/women-in-federal-law-enforcement-wifle

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Profiles4 records

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