International Women's Day Campaign Feature: Madison Soulliere, GSPS Constable

International Women's Day Campaign Feature: Madison Soulliere, GSPS Constable

As we continue our International Women’s Day campaign, we’re excited to introduce Constable Madison Soulliere—one of the newest members of the Greater Sudbury Police Service.

While she’s just beginning her journey, Madison’s tenacity, dedication, and eagerness to learn from trailblazers like Chief Sara Cunningham show us the power of the next generation of female leaders in law enforcement. With every shift, she is proving that strength, resilience, and compassion go hand in hand. Here is what Madison had to say about her journey so far as a female first responder for IWD 2025.

Law enforcement has traditionally been a male-dominated field. What were some of the biggest challenges you faced, and how did you overcome them?


Over the years, law-enforcement has been a very male dominant profession where women had to prove themselves in order to excel. For myself, the biggest challenges I’ve faced working in a male dominated field would be the physical fitness expectations as well as stereotypes behind women in policing. Being able to pass the physical fitness component is difficult and challenging for women. I found myself having to work very hard at staying consistent with my physical fitness in order to excel. Secondly, although not everyone in the community place stereotypes on women in policing, there are people who make comments about women officers attending calls. I found a good way to overcome this is to always be professional.

Can you share a defining moment in your career that solidified your passion for law enforcement?

I feel very passionate about a career and law-enforcement, as I’ve wanted to pursue a career in the field for many years. I’m currently a new officer with the greater Sudbury police service and don’t feel I have a defining moment in my career yet, but I do feel like the job has been everything I’ve ever wanted. 

What qualities do you believe make women particularly strong leaders in high-pressure fields like policing?


I feel as though women bring a different perspective to the world of law enforcement. Women hold many qualities which help them become great leaders. Women are often great communicators and demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence. Although policing is a very difficult career, it’s important to be empathetic and compassionate. Within the greater Sudbury police service there are many great female leaders who hold various qualities which make them unique.

If you could go back in time and give advice to your younger self at the start of your career, what would you say?

As I’m currently in the start of my career, I’m going to continue to work hard in an attempt to be the best officer I can be.