17-04-2025
Annual Women in Criminal Justice Conference in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Hampden County Sheriff's Department hosted its 28th annual Women in Criminal Justice Conference at the Sheraton in downtown Springfield on Thursday, its largest in its run.
This year's theme was 'Strength in Service: Women Redefining Justice and Leadership', celebrating women across all facets of criminal justice and their role in shaping a more inclusive system.
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'Everyone leaves her today energized, feeling respected, feeling appreciated and supported, that's really what today's all about,' Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi told 22News.
Women in attendance heard from a panel of women in federal and local law enforcement, including a keynote address from Major Kathryn J. Downey, Troop A Commander for the Massachusetts State Police.
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