May 5th Webinar – Police Service Board/Commission Relationships with Police Associations: The Challenges and Opportunities during Budgets Negotiations, Collective Bargaining and Public Engagement with Casey Ward and Matt Cox
May 5th Webinar – Police Service Board/Commission Relationships with Police Associations: The Challenges and Opportunities during Budgets Negotiations, Collective Bargaining and Public Engagement with Casey Ward and Matt Cox – 12pm EST
The relationship between police service boards/commissions and police associations is a crucial but often complex dynamic, especially when navigating budget negotiations, collective bargaining, and public engagement. Finding the right balance between oversight, advocacy, and operational needs can be challenging, but it also presents opportunities for collaboration and progress.
Join Casey Ward and Matt Cox as they explore the key issues that arise in these negotiations, common points of tension, and strategies for fostering productive relationships. This webinar will provide insights into best practices for effective communication, transparency, and decision-making that benefit both law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Don’t miss this important discussion on strengthening police governance and labor relations. Register today!
May 13th Webinar - Building Police Chief Performance Management Practices, Capability, and Shared Objectives to be Achieved with Melanie Fix - Partner, MNP Consulting
May 13th Webinar - Building Police Chief Performance Management Practices, Capability, and Shared Objectives to be Achieved with Melanie Fix - Partner, MNP Consulting
Melanie Fix is a Partner in Edmonton’s MNP Consulting practice and is the National People Advisory Services Leader. Bringing over 25 years of experience in HR and Organizational Development (OD) consulting, Melanie serves mid-market clients across the country including several police service boards and municipal policing and community safety organizations. Melanie leads 360 degree performance evaluation processes for Chiefs of Police, CAOs and City Mangers, and other executive C-Suite leaders. Melanie studies the modern workplace and factors impacting the workforce of the future, leading talent management practices, and disruptors to attracting, retaining and maintaining an engaged team. She integrates leading practice insights into performance management practices to support the outcomes and values that organizations seek from their key leaders. Melanie is CMHA Certified in Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace and is Prosci Certified in Change Management. She is a proud Board Member for the Bissell Centre advocating for ending homelessness in Edmonton and is the Chair of the HR and Governance Committee.
Join us for an insightful webinar on Building Police Chief Performance Management Practices, Capability, and Shared Objectives with expert Melanie Fix. Partner, MNP Consulting
This session will explore best practices for evaluating and supporting police chiefs, strengthening leadership effectiveness, and aligning performance objectives with community and governance priorities.
Participants will gain practical strategies to:
– Develop clear and measurable performance management frameworks – Foster leadership capability and accountability – Align police chief objectives with public safety goals – Strengthen collaboration between governance bodies and law enforcement leadership
This webinar is ideal for police governance officials, municipal leaders, and law enforcement professionals looking to enhance performance management processes for effective policing leadership.
Sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming 36th Annual CAPG Conference are now available!
Sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming 36th Annual CAPG Conference are now available!
CAPG'S 36th Annual Conference:
Thursday, August 14th, 2025 to Saturday, August 16th, 2025 in Victoria, BC
Detailed schedule will be available in the coming weeks!
British Columbia
BC RCMP adopts Eagle Feather Protocol | Columbia Valley, Cranbrook, East Kootenay, Elk Valley, Kimberley, Ktunaxa Nation
BC RCMP adopts Eagle Feather Protocol
Minister to review plan to put police officers back in Greater Victoria schools - Saanich News
In the plan, officers are expected to have a 'regular presence' in SD61 schools in ways that promote a safe learning environment
Alberta
Calgary police chief discusses impact of photo radar changes | Watch News Videos Online
Watch Calgary police chief discusses impact of photo radar changes Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
Former deputy chief alleges Lethbridge police chief broke COVID rules in 2021 - St. Albert News
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Lethbridge's police oversight board is looking into a complaint that the city's police chief broke public health restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manitoba
How Indigenous-led peacekeeping is making Manitoba First Nations safer
Many First Nations across Canada struggle with crime, mental-health issues, drug abuse and trafficking. But some communities in Manitoba are seeing a significant drop in crime and calls to health agencies, and they say it’s all because of how they’re letting the community lead. Chief Michael Sewap from Barren Lands First Nation – a community […]
Winnipeg mayor seeks senior advisor to boost public safety - CHVNRadio: Southern Manitoba's hub for local and Christian news, and adult contemporary Christian programming.
Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham is looking to fill a new role in City Hall. On Wednesday, it was announced that his office is launching a search for a new Senior Advisor on Public Safety, a role that will help drive crime prevention and reform. This new position is part of a commitment that Gillingham made in his State of the City address.
Ontario
Police chief responds after recent hate-motivated crimes
Three recent incidents targeting religious groups in Waterloo Region is highlighting the efforts by police to combat hate motivated crime.
Long-time Bradford resident 'super excited' to be named to police board - Bradford News
Janece Kristman brings 28 years of experience working in the public sector, especially in human resources
Public safety, strengthening trust among goals of police board for next 4 years - Bradford News
'The plan is a living document, so it allows us to adapt to the changing internal and external environments,' staff say
North Bay's chief of police impressed with sick leave numbers - North Bay News
'That speaks volumes to me about the team environment and our officer's commitment here'
South Simcoe police see increase of ‘very complex’ situations - Bradford News
Incidents related to mental health and landlord-tenant disputes see spikes in February as officers handle 2,435 total calls for service
National
Canadian police partner with AI in arms race against criminals. But at what cost?
In one corner of the battle are criminals using artificial intelligence to generate child sexual abuse material — and in the other, AI is being used to help hunt down the offenders.
The hidden cost of underfunding Indigenous police services
APTN Investigates brings you Essential Service: The hidden cost of underfunding Indigenous police services across the country.
Opinion: We are not talking enough about the epidemic of Indigenous deaths during police interactions - The Globe and Mail
To truly stand together as a country, Canadians need to respond to the call for change from Indigenous peoples about our justice system
First Nations pursue options to get bylaws enforced
The president of the Indigenous Bar Association says steps need to be taken “immediately” to address “the chronic over-policing and under-policing within Indigenous communities across Canada.” Drew Lafond says “it’s a paradox a lot of Indigenous communities have been dealing with for decades.”
