The National Organization of Black Women in Law Enforcement, Inc. (NOBWLE) was founded by Gladys Jones, Special Agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, founded the National Organization of Black Women in Law Enforcement on March 22, 1985. Special Agent Jones was supported in this effort by co-founders, Lenora Alston, Firearms and Explosive Specialist with the Bureau of Alcohol, Toboacco and Firearms: Sonazer Barfield, Special Agent with the United States Customs Service and the late Wendy N. Alexander, Corporal with the Prince Georges County Police Department. The organization was founded in order to give women a network and a voice within their profession. The needs of the minority women in many police departments were not being met and their concerns were not being addressed. Thus the development of NOBWLE. Today, some of our problems may have changed, however, the goals and objectives of the organization still remain the same. NOBWLE is looking for women and the support of men to help mentor to other women in the law enforcement community, to give back to our children, help support families with needs, and to continue being a strong role model in order to lift each other up. If you are interested in becoming a member of this organization, please contact a Chapter near you.

Maryland Chapter - Estella Thomas, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Pittsburgh Chapter - Rashall Brackney, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ,

Philadelphia Chapter - Jackie Wells,  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Newark Chapter - Carol Fowkles, c.a.fowlkes@att.net