Top Prosecutor Awards 

February 1, 2009

Dear United States Attorney:

WIFLE, a not-for-profit foundation working to promote the value that women bring to law enforcement, will hold its Tenth Annual Leadership Training Conference June 16 - 18, 2009, at the Westin La Paloma in Tucson, Arizona.  This year’s program will focus on leadership skills necessary to embrace and facilitate change in all ranks of government as well as an examination of key investigative issues faced by federal law enforcement.  Registration is $475.00 up until April 30, 2009, and $525.00 after that date.  Registration can be completed online at www.wifle.org but enclosed is a registration form that can be locally duplicated.  Please visit our web site at www.WIFLE.org for all details.

WIFLE is actively seeking the support of federal prosecutors in an effort to enhance our learning and networking experiences at the conference.  Continuing our tradition, WIFLE will recognize “top prosecutors” during our Awards Banquet on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at 7 p.m.  This is the fifth year WIFLE is presenting this award; individuals or “teams” of prosecutors who have had successful prosecutions in calendar year 2008 may be nominated.  The “Top Prosecutor” award has been incorporated permanently into our awards program.  Other awards presented that evening are the Julie Y. Cross Award for heroism and exceptional courage, Outstanding Federal Law Enforcement Employee, and Outstanding Advocate for Women in Federal Law Enforcement.  Enclosed is a nomination form with criteria for your use.

The WIFLE Annual Leadership Training is considered to be a premier training event in federal law enforcement.  This year we are offering two important training sessions:  "Firearms Training for Women - Practical Exercise" and "At the Border" hosted by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, respectively.  The complete training program will be posted on our website as will further details concerning the conference.

I would like to personally invite you to our opening ceremony on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 8:30 a.m., if your schedule permits.  We look forward to meeting you and your agency's personnel at this year's conference.

Sincerely,

Margaret M. Moore

President

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