Georgia Association of Women in Public Safety

March 20, 2017

DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017 – THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017 LOCATION: LAQUINTA INN & SUITES 400 RUSSELL PKWY FORSYTH, GA 31029 COST: $25/PERSON OR $75 FOR 3+ Special hotel room rates available if you refer to the conference! Calling all women and men in public safety! On April 12 – 13th, the Georgia Association of Women in Public Safety […]

DATE:  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017 – THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017
LOCATION:  LAQUINTA INN & SUITES
400 RUSSELL PKWY
FORSYTH, GA 31029
COST:  $25/PERSON OR $75 FOR 3+

Special hotel room rates available if you refer to the conference!

Calling all women and men in public safety! On April 12 – 13th, the Georgia Association of Women in Public Safety will hold a training conference in Forsyth, Ga at LaQuinta Inn and Suites. Topics will include:

  • Recognizing Bias
  • Leadership
  • Community Resilience Model
  • Civil Rights and Liberties

If you are interested in attending, please send an email to  gawps911@gmail.com . Seats are limited and registration includes one year membership.

For the flyer with more details, click here.

For the membership application form, click here.

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