A Sri Lankan female officer has been named the world’s best policewoman of 2015 by the International Association of Women Police (IWAP). Its mission is to strengthen, unite, and raise the profile of women in criminal justice across the world.

Assistant Superintendent Wimathi Periyapperuma of Sri Lanka and an Indian police woman will share the International Recognition and Scholarship Award.

The process of selections is very competitive as IAWP considers thousands of applications from member states. The award is based on the efficiency and dedication displayed by policewomen.