The National Organization of Black Women in Law Enforcement was founded on March 22, 1984. It was organized by Special Agent Gladys Jones (ATF), who was supported by women of color from various law enforcement agencies who were concerned about the role of black women in law enforcement. NOBWLE was incorporated in 1985.
The first members of NOBWLE were:
GLADYS JONES
Special Agent
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms
WENDY ALEXANDER
Corporal
Prince Georges Police Department
LENORA ALSTON
Firearms and Explosives Specialist
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms
SONAZERA BARFIELD
Special Agent
U.S. Customs Service
BETTY GRIFFIN
Officer
U.S. Park Police
ELAINE MOORE
Detective
Arlington Virginia Police Department
GWENDOLYN ROBBINS
Sergeant
Alexandria Virginia Police Department
SIGNE SCARBOROUGH
Intelligence Research Specialist
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms