Women in Policing: Meet Cst. Ashley Laberge

Do you aspire to become a Police Officer? If so, the Greater Sudbury Police Service might be the right choice for you.

Our Women in Policing - Career Information Night will be held on October 26th, 2022. If you haven’t done so yet, make sure to register.

Leading up to our Women in Policing event, we’d like to introduce you to some of the amazing women of our GSPS family. Meet Constable Ashley Laberge: 

Q: What’s a typical day like in your role?

A: I am presently assigned to patrol the Hanmer and Capreol area, so a typical day in my role includes a lot of driving, as we cover a large geographical area. The nature of the calls for service also differs from downtown and I find myself engaging more with the community.

Q: What inspired you to become a Police Officer? Why did you choose GSPS?

A: I have been employed by GSPS since 2008 in various civilian positions. In my last role, I learned to take calls for service and found a love for helping people and solving problems. I have always been passionate about the policing profession, but making the jump to Constable has been the best decision I’ve ever made.

Q: Why do you love doing what you do?

A: Every day is different and although there are many challenges, I get to learn new things and meet new people all the time. There is a great satisfaction in feeling like you’ve made a positive impact on someone’s life.

Q: What advice would you give to a young woman aspiring to join the policing profession or law enforcement field?

A: This is not an easy path, but I promise it’s worth it. Strong, confident women are vital to this profession and I encourage anyone considering it to attend events like Women in Policing - Career Information Night and find out what you can bring to GSPS and what GSPS can do for you.