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CAPG “Get On Board” Virtual Summit Speaker Bio Series: Kevin Darling - Chair - Kennebecasis Regional Joint Board of Police Commissioners - CAPG Director Kevin Darling, is currently Chair of the Kennebecasis Regional Joint Board of Police Commissioners that serves the Towns of Quispamsis and Rothesay. He was appointed by the Province of New Brunswick as the Provincial Representative to the Board in 2020. Kevin retired from a 42-year career with RBC in late 2019, during his tenure he worked in 17 different communities across Canada and the Caribbean. Retiring as the Vice President Commercial Banking Northern Caribbean in Nassau Bahamas. During his career he was viewed as an industry leader in commercial finance, strategic planning, sales management, and government finance. Throughout his career he was deeply involved as a community volunteer and Board member for many organizations in the communities where he lives. In 2019 he moved to Quispamsis where his family has been deeply rooted in the community for over 200 years, he established his own private consulting business that works with companies on growth strategies, corporate planning, financing structures, succession planning, change management and governance. In addition to working directly with his clients, Kevin is also a member of a number of corporate and advisory boards. Kevin has continued his community involvement not only through his role with the KRPF Board but also with not for profit and charitable organizations in New Brunswick and Ontario. He and his spouse have been intimately involved in animal welfare for a number of years. Given his background and experience he is regularly called on as a conference speaker in the areas of strategic planning, change management and financial management. Join us March 23rd & 24th, 2026 Schedule and registration now available! capg.ca/webinars/ #SaveTheDate #VirtualSummit #CAPG #Board

Join us today for our March 19th Webinar - The Decriminalization Experience in BC: What the Data Says About Vancouver’s Decriminalization Program with Vancouver Police Department: Superintendent, Operations Command, Phil Heard, Director, Planning, Research and Audit Section Simon Demers, and Director, Enterprise Risk Management Section Drazen Manojlovic Simon Demers has spent more than 20 years in the Planning, Research & Audit Section of the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), including 15 years in the Audit Manager role and the past three years in the Director role. He also previously served on the Vancouver Police Museum Board, CACP Quality Assurance in Law Enforcement Committee, and CACP Research Advisory Committee. Simon was part of the teams that were awarded two Chief Constable Unit Citations for the 2007 and 2017 VPD Operational Review projects. He later received a Manager’s Commendation for the 2011 Transit Police Operational Review and a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Simon’s research ideas have appeared in various academic journals, and he received a Certificate of Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing (top 10% of anonymous peer reviewers) from the European Journal of Operational Research – the world’s largest academic journal in the field of operations research. Simon was born in Ottawa, grew up in Quebec City, and spent a year at the University of Toronto before moving to Vancouver. He graduated from Simon Fraser University with an M.A. in Economics in 2005. Register now at: capg.ca/product/march-… #decriminalize #BC #Vancouver #VancouverPD #CAPG

CAPG “Get On Board” Virtual Summit Speaker Bio Series: Arif Khan – Board Director – Barrie Police Service Board As a former two-term Barrie City Councilor and now a Provincial Appointee to the Barrie Police Service Board, Arif has spent years navigating governance and strategy, always focused on developing resilient communities. He’s motivated to challenge apathy and the status quo, pushing for necessary change that prioritizes relevance, purpose, and accountability. Professionally, Arif thrives on helping clients extract often-unsurfaced core challenges, solving big problems and making real impact. With two decades of experience in financial services and a knack for identifying gaps, he’s built systems that help organizations scale—from quick-serve restaurants to public education, live entertainment, and member driven associations. In line with these guiding principles, he has co-created, produced, and hosted “Hitting Home with Arif Khan”, a personal and small business finance related educational television series on Rogers TV, now in its 7th year. Based on an established relationship of trust within the community, Arif was approached by the City of Barrie to develop and produce a new series that explores and informs the public on the intricacies of local governance and operations. “Barrie, City on the Move” also airs on Rogers TV, as well as YouTube. Additionally, Arif produces and hosts two educational podcast series on business growth and strategy called “THINC Underground” and “ChamberVerse”. At the heart of it all, Arif finds purpose in helping people and organizations articulate their core intentions, develop viable strategies, and ensure sustainable margins.. Beyond unrealized good ideas, he’s about collaboration, execution, and delivering meaningful outcomes. When he’s not diving into strategy sessions, or producing content, Arif is connecting with leaders and communities to build capable teams, proving that service of others is the most rewarding work there is. Join us March 23rd & 24th, 2026 Schedule and registration now available! capg.ca/webinars/ #SaveTheDate #VirtualSummit #CAPG #Board @ArifBarrie

Join us today for our March 18th, 12PM ET Webinar: How Police Agencies Use Community Engagement Data for Strategic Planning Police services and boards are facing growing expectations to engage communities more frequently and use public input to inform strategic planning, performance management, and trust-building efforts. In this webinar, leaders from Canadian and UK Police Services and police governance experts will share how they collect and use community engagement data to guide long-term strategy, course-correct operations, and strengthen community trust. Speakers: Stephen Reid, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Association of Police Governance (CAPG) – MODERATOR Brian Harker, Director of Strategy and Innovation, Edmonton Police Service Gina Daus, Director of Equity, Inclusion and Human Rights, Edmonton Police Service Blair Gibbs, Director, The Police Foundation, UK Dennis Murray, Assistant Chief Constable, Thames Valley Police, UK Learn more at: capg.ca/webinars #StratPlan #Police #RCMP #CAPG #UKPolice

CAPG “Get On Board” Virtual Summit Speaker Bio Series: Chief Rich Johnston, Barrie Police Service  Chief Johnston has dedicated 29 years to policing, covering a broad spectrum of roles within the Barrie Police Service, from Operations to Executive Services. His academic journey is marked by significant achievements, including a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Philosophy from Queen’s University, a Master of Arts in Leadership Studies from the University of Guelph, and a Master of Studies in Applied Criminology and Police Management from Cambridge University in the United Kingdom. Chief Johnston is committed to Evidence-Based Policing, evident in his tenure as Director of Research for the Canadian Society of Evidence Based Policing and his recognition as a National Institute of Justice L.E.A.D.S Scholar (Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science) In 2022, Chief Johnston’s contributions were acknowledged with induction into the George Mason University Evidence Based Policing Hall of Fame. Additionally, he was honored with the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Excellence in Leadership award, further solidifying his reputation as a distinguished leader in the field. Join us March 23rd & 24th, 2026 Schedule and registration now available! capg.ca/webinars/ Mark your calendars now to ensure you don’t miss this professional development opportunity that can be done at your desk! #SaveTheDate #VirtualSummit #CAPG #Board

CAPG “Get On Board” Virtual Summit Speaker Bio Series: Greg O’Malley – Chair – Halifax Board of Police Commissioners Born and raised in the North End of Halifax, a resident of District 10, Greg is a senior technology leader who holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Computer Science from Dalhousie University, as well as the Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designation, the only international certification mark representing adherence to the ethical canons of the profession. Greg has an extensive history of accomplishments, working in the private and public sector leading technological and business transformation initiatives, providing strategic advisory services, threat and risk management, cyber security advisory, and project management focused on large mission critical infrastructure projects. As an active member of his community, Greg is also involved in volunteer board work and membership in a variety of organizations including Board of Directors – Canada Games Centre (Chair), Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada & Atlantic, past Board Director), United Way, and organized minor sport.  Outside of work, Greg enjoys spending quality time with his family, cycling (road and gravel), skiing, golf, and appreciating the beauty of our great province. Join us March 23rd & 24th, 2026 Schedule and registration now available! capg.ca/webinars/ Mark your calendars now to ensure you don’t miss this professional development opportunity that can be done at your desk! #SaveTheDate #VirtualSummit #CAPG #Board

Join us for our March 26th Webinar in association with the OAPSB (operating as Police Governance Ontario) - Leading Through Oversight: How Boards and Chiefs Shape Modern Policing Together with: Kennebecasis Chief Mike Young, Treasurer Kevin Darling, and OAPSB Executive Director Lisa Darling From budgets, to strategic planning, to the health and wellness of police members including senior leadership – join us on March 26 as we discuss how the board/chief relationship is an important part of police governance and public safety. Learn more at: capg.ca/webinars #OAPSB #Police #RCMP #CAPG #Oversight

CAPG “Get On Board” Virtual Summit Speaker Bio Series: Josh Bates – Policing Policy Strategist – Halifax Board of Police Commissioners Josh has advised key decision makers in federal, provincial and municipal government and is committed to turning ideas into action. In his current role as Policing Policy Strategist with the Halifax Regional Municipality, Josh is supporting Halifax’s Board of Police Commissioners through the development of policies that ensure strong civilian oversight, and strategic plans that reflect the needs and values of residents. Prior to taking on this role, Josh was a Senior Policy Analyst with the Nova Scotia government’s Accessibility Directorate where he was a recipient of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal for his work impacting members of the disability community. In his previous role as Senior Policy Advisor to the Mayor of Halifax, he worked with residents, community groups and government to make Halifax a more inclusive, accessible and active community. In this role, he was a recipient of a Deloitte/IPAC Public Sector Leadership Award for his role in initiating Halifax’s Mobile Food Market. In his free time, Josh enjoys spending time with his three children, coaching basketball and volunteering on the Board of the Brunswick Street Mission in downtown Halifax. Join us March 23rd & 24th, 2026 Schedule and registration now available! capg.ca/webinars/ Mark your calendars now to ensure you don’t miss this professional development opportunity that can be done at your desk! #SaveTheDate #VirtualSummit #CAPG #Board

Join us for our March 18th, 12PM ET Webinar: How Police Agencies Use Community Engagement Data for Strategic Planning Police services and boards are facing growing expectations to engage communities more frequently and use public input to inform strategic planning, performance management, and trust-building efforts. In this webinar, leaders from Canadian and UK Police Services and police governance experts will share how they collect and use community engagement data to guide long-term strategy, course-correct operations, and strengthen community trust. Speakers: Stephen Reid, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Association of Police Governance (CAPG) – MODERATOR Brian Harker, Director of Strategy and Innovation, Edmonton Police Service Gina Daus, Director of Equity, Inclusion and Human Rights, Edmonton Police Service Blair Gibbs, Director, The Police Foundation, UK Dennis Murray, Assistant Chief Constable, Thames Valley Police, UK Learn more at: capg.ca/webinars #StratPlan #Police #RCMP #CAPG #UKPolice

Join us for our March 19th Webinar - The Decriminalization Experience in BC: What the Data Says About Vancouver’s Decriminalization Program with Vancouver Police Department: Superintendent Phil Heard, Director, Planning, Research and Audit, Drazen Manojlovic, and Director, Simon Demers. Superintendent Phil Heard has been a member of the Vancouver Police Department for 25 years. He is currently the Superintendent of patrol operations where he leads 700 frontline officers that annually respond to a quarter of a million calls for service. Prior to this, Phil served for four years as the Inspector in charge of the Organized Crime Section where he led investigations that led to some of the largest drug seizures in VPD history. In addition, Phil worked with municipal, provincial and federal partners on drug policy, including the three-year decriminalization pilot project in BC. Phil is an accredited Team Commander of major investigations. He previously served for five years in the Homicide Unit where he led files to convictions for all levels of culpable homicide.  Phil holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Master of Business Administration from the University of British Columbia. Register now at: capg.ca/product/march-… #decriminalize #BC #Vancouver #VancouverPD #CAPG

CAPG “Get On Board” Virtual Summit Speaker Bio Series: Todd Brand, M.A., CP-T, PRP is passionate about effective meetings! Todd’s background and training in organizational leadership span over thirty years. He is a Professional Registered Parliamentarian and a Certified Parliamentarian-Teacher. As an expert in meeting rules, Todd provides coaching and training for effective meetings of any size and purpose. This session will outline key considerations for highly effective meetings. The role of the Chair and meeting members will be discussed. Included will be an overview of how effective procedure helps lead to the best possible decisions. Use this session as a catalyst for better, more effective meetings. Join us March 23rd & 24th, 2026 Schedule and registration now available! capg.ca/webinars/ Mark your calendars now to ensure you don’t miss this professional development opportunity that can be done at your desk! #SaveTheDate #VirtualSummit #CAPG #Board

Join us this week for our March 12th Webinar – UK Police Reform White Paper – The UK Governance Perspective of What It Means In January the the UK Government launched a White Paper on Police Reform that outlines significant changes including: Restructuring police governance Implementing “License to Practice” for police officers Adopting new technologies such as AI and facial recognition New accountability and standards for police leadership As our policing is based upon the UK’s Peelian police model, could Canada follow a similar approach? Tune on March 12 to see the UK’s governance association (Assoc of Police & Crime Commissioners) CEO Phil Golding and Strategic Advisor, Police Landscape Reform & Devolution Simon Dennis discuss how police governance is preparing for police reform. Learn more at: capg.ca/webinars/ #CAPG #Policing #Governance #PoliceReform #Reform

Join us for our March 17th, 12pm ET Webinar – Trust Starts at the Table: Why Board Culture Matters More Than Ever with Chad Lins and Leanne Douglas Police Boards are operating in an increasingly complex environment, heightened public scrutiny, political pressure, and rising expectations around accountability and transparency. When issues surface within a police service, Boards are often expected to respond quickly and decisively. What receives far less attention is the condition of the Board itself. This session deliberately turns the lens inward. It focuses on how trust, culture, and discipline at the Board table shape a Board’s ability to provide effective oversight. Drawing on MNP’s practical experience working with Police Boards, the session will explore why Boards need to get their own house in order, internally, before they can credibly assess or influence culture within the police service. By the end of the session, board members should better understand how their own culture affects their oversight role and appreciate why internal board culture is foundational to effective police oversight. Learn more at: capg.ca/webinars/ #CAPG #Policing #Governance #RCMP #Culture

CAPG “Get On Board” Virtual Summit Speaker Bio Series: Chief Executive Officer - Cal Corley, MBA - CSKA Cal has been CSKA’s Chief Executive Officer since its inception in July 2015.  He is a former Assistant Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. During his career, he gained extensive experience in both operations and executive management, serving in such areas as national security, criminal intelligence, drug enforcement, human resources, and leading strategic reform initiatives.  He also served at Canada’s Privy Council Office and at Public Safety Canada.  From 2008 – 2014, he was head of the Canadian Police College.  During this time he also served as the RCMP Senior Envoy to Mexico and the Americas. Join us March 23rd & 24th, 2026 Schedule and registration now available! capg.ca/product/save-t… Mark your calendars now to ensure you don’t miss this professional development opportunity that can be done at your desk! #SaveTheDate #VirtualSummit #CAPG #Board

Join us tomorrow for our March 3rd, 2026 - 12pm EST Webinar - Canadian Police Recruitment: Where We Are & How Some Are Adopting New Approaches with Stephen Reid Stephen Reid came to the CAPG with over 15 years of progressive senior leadership and executive association experience, such as the Police Association of Ontario, the Ontario Medical Association and the Pharmacists’ Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. In addition to volunteering on the Boards of the Canadian Society of Evidence-based Policing and Serving with Pride (2SLGBTQ+ law enforcement association in Ontario), Stephen also recently completed a PhD studying policing and mediatization in Canada. “Policing has always been and continues to be an important part of public service throughout every community in Canada,” said Stephen Reid. “As society continues to evolve and grow, I am looking forward to being a part of a police governance organization that can be an important leader and contributor within the conversations and solutions shaping a modern policing profession that reflects the needs of all communities across Canada.” Learn more at: capg.ca/webinars/ #CAPG #Policing #Governance #RCMP #Recruitment

Join us for our March 3rd, 2026 - 12pm EST Webinar - Canadian Police Recruitment: Where We Are & How Some Are Adopting New Approaches with Stephen Reid Stephen Reid came to the CAPG with over 15 years of progressive senior leadership and executive association experience, such as the Police Association of Ontario, the Ontario Medical Association and the Pharmacists’ Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. In addition to volunteering on the Boards of the Canadian Society of Evidence-based Policing and Serving with Pride (2SLGBTQ+ law enforcement association in Ontario), Stephen also recently completed a PhD studying policing and mediatization in Canada. “Policing has always been and continues to be an important part of public service throughout every community in Canada,” said Stephen Reid. “As society continues to evolve and grow, I am looking forward to being a part of a police governance organization that can be an important leader and contributor within the conversations and solutions shaping a modern policing profession that reflects the needs of all communities across Canada.” Learn more at: capg.ca/webinars/ #CAPG #Policing #Governance #RCMP #Recruitment

Join us for our March 12th, 12pm EST Webinar – UK Police Reform White Paper – The UK Governance Perspective of What It Means In January the the UK Government launched a White Paper on Police Reform that outlines significant changes including: Restructuring police governance Implementing "License to Practice" for police officers Adopting new technologies such as AI and facial recognition New accountability and standards for police leadership As our policing is based upon the UK's Peelian police model, could Canada follow a similar approach? Tune on March 12 to see the UK's governance association (Assoc of Police & Crime Commissioners) CEO Phil Golding and Strategic Advisor, Police Landscape Reform & Devolution Simon Dennis discuss how police governance is preparing for police reform. Learn more at: capg.ca/webinars/ #CAPG #Policing #Governance #PoliceReform #Reform

Join is for our February 24th Webinar - Looking Inside the Building: A Focus on the Dynamics of Police Leadership in Canadian Police Services with Joshua Murphy Joshua Murphy completed his MA in Criminology at Simon Fraser University in 2014, the focus of which was police use of force training and tactics. He completed his PhD in 2022, also at Simon Fraser. His PhD focused on Canadian police leadership succession and succession planning. Josh has worked with Dr. Curt T. Griffiths on a variety of projects and reports involving Public Safety Canada, the Vancouver Police Department, Winnipeg Police Service, Edmonton Police Service, Victoria Police Department, Metro Vancouver Transit Police, Delta Police Department, Kelowna RCMP, Prince George RCMP, the Saanich Police Department, and the BC Provincial Government, Police Services Branch. These projects covered a broad range of issues, including street checks, police staffing and resources, patrol deployment, officer health and wellness, community policing, and operational reviews of police services. He has taught at Kwantlen Polytechnic University since 2017, where he has been a full-time faculty member since 2022, teaching a broad range of criminology and criminal justice courses, including introduction to policing, policing and community, and police accountability. Learn more at: capg.ca/webinars/ #CAPG #Policing #Governance #Chief #Leadership

On behalf of the Canadian Association of Police Governance - our hearts go out to the community of Tumbler Ridge. We are thinking of the family and friends of the victims, the survivors, the community at large, and the first responders as everyone processes the tragic event that unfolded yesterday.