January 29th 2025

Empowering First Nations Police Governance, February 19th and 20th, 2025

Empowering First Nations Police Governance, February 19th and 20th, 2025 On behalf of the First Nations Police Governance Council (FNPGC), in partnership with the Canadian Association of Police Governance (CAPG), We invite you to attend our Gathering; Empowering First Nations Police Governance, February 19th and 20th, 2025. Please see the attachments to this email which includes the Information poster, Agenda, and a Report on a way forward authored by Chair of the FNPGC Teddy Manywounds.

You may register through the Eventbrite link listed below; registration fees can be paid through this registration process. You may also register via email to tmanywounds@g4tc.org.

If registering via email, registration payment can be made via cheque.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/empowering-first-nations-police-governance-tickets-1145794264489?aff=oddtdtcreator

First Nations Police Governance Boards please use Discount. FNPGDISCOUNT

Speakers and event package will be sent once registration is complete and closer the dates of the event.

We look forward to hosting you in the Beautiful Tsuut’ina Nation!

February 27th Webinar – Governing Police Use of BWCs: Key Topics and Protocols with Alana Saulnier – 12pm EST

February 27th Webinar – Governing Police Use of BWCs: Key Topics and Protocols with Alana Saulnier – 12pm EST

Alana Saulnier (Phd) is an Associate Professor of criminology in the Department of Sociology at Queen’s University. Dr. Saulnier has demonstrated a strong commitment to furthering the evidence-based policing movement, particularly in relation to police use of technologies. She has held research partnerships with over 20 Canadian police services and regularly produces materials meant for practitioners as demonstrated through publications with trade journals such as Blueline. After conducting extensive research on BWCs, she partnered with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police to produce a BWC procedure framework that supports services adopting the technology. She has produced similar resources for UAVs and ALPR. Dr. Saulnier works with several groups to support the Canadian policing community including sitting on the RCMP’s BWC Advisory Committee and the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario’s Strategic Advisory Committee for Next Generation Law Enforcement. Dr. Saulnier’s research is routinely published in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals including Policing & Society and Criminology & Public Policy.

Join us March 4th for: What to Think About When Hiring Your Next Chief? A Step-by-Step Guide to a Fair and Transparent Process,

Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by the Canadian Association of Police Governance, where we delve into the crucial aspects of selecting a new Police Chief. This session, “What to Think About When Hiring Your Next Chief? A Step-by-Step Guide to a Fair and Transparent Process,” will be presented by seasoned professionals Shelina Esmail and Jennifer Madden from PFM Executive Search.

This webinar will guide participants through the intricacies of the recruitment process, emphasizing:

– Transparency: Techniques to ensure that every step of the hiring process is open and accountable.

– Fairness: Best practices for creating an equitable selection process that mitigates bias and supports diversity.

– Criteria Setting: How to define clear, objective criteria for the role that align with community needs and organizational goals.

– Stakeholder Engagement: Methods for involving community members and other stakeholders in the selection process.

Whether you’re on a police board, part of a hiring committee, or simply interested in how leadership is chosen in policing, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to advocate for or participate in a hiring process that upholds the highest standards of integrity and public trust.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts in executive search and police governance about fostering leadership that serves and protects with transparency and fairness at its core.

March 10th Webinar – Policing and Supporting the Unhoused in Edmonton – How governments are working together to build meaningful connections to support Canada’s growing unhoused challenge

March 10th Webinar – Policing and Supporting the Unhoused in Edmonton – How governments are working together to build meaningful connections to support Canada’s growing unhoused challenge

SAVE THE DATE! The 36th Annual Canadian Association of Police Governance Conference

SAVE THE DATE! The 36th Annual Canadian Association of Police Governance Conference