The NCLEWA is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining professionalism of women in law enforcement. The organization was chartered in 1956 and continues to flourish throughout the state.

NCLEWA is dedicated to providing up-to-date informative training which will be used by the membership in performing their duties and in general day to day living. The training is coordinated through the Community College System and/or the North Carolina Justice Academy.

The NCLEWA holds quarterly Board Meetings which are held at different locations throughout the state to make it more convenient for members.

Purpose and Objectives

The purpose and objectives of the NCLEWA are:

• To enhance professionalism of policewomen in North Carolina.
• To promote cooperation and coordination of activities among law enforcement agencies throughout the state.
• To strengthen the contributions of women to the field of law enforcement in the state.
• To provide a forum for discussion of means to attain the above objectives.