
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
British Columbia

Surrey police chief marks 60 days since takeover from RCMP
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Saskatchewan
Police board names Deputy Chief Rick Johns as acting chief - MooseJawToday.com
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Ontario

Ottawa police say annual hate crimes 4% lower in 2024 than year before
The Ottawa Police Service says the rate of hate-motivated crimes is four per cent lower in 2024 than in 2023, according to annual statistics.

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Surrey Police Board re-established - Indo-Canadian Voice
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Ottawa Police Reform School Engagement Strategy Amid Violence Concerns - The Pinnacle Gazette
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Over a thousand attend the Inaugural Chief’s Gala
Over a thousand people came out in support including police officials from throughout the region, local politicians and Premier Doug Ford.
Police in Ejaz Choudry death tried to keep their identities secret. Now we know who they are | CBC News
OPP in Leamington, Ont., racially profiled Black man facing drug offences, judge rules in acquitting him | CBC News
Ontario police chiefs denounce federal Crown 'billing caps' leading to criminal charges being dropped
Chief says lower number of police complaints a good sign - North Bay News
'One member was terminated and the rest have been either withdrawn or unsubstantiated or still in the process of being investigated'
The North

Could bail reform improve public safety in the NWT?
With some crime rates up, the NWT premier and RCMP are pursuing stricter bail laws to protect the public. Critics say that won't deliver the outcomes they want.
National

No Canadian soldiers assigned to border enforcement, public safety minister says - The Globe and Mail
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