
So grateful to our incredible sponsors for their generous support. Thank you for empowering this year’s conference to reach even greater heights!
So grateful to our incredible sponsors for their generous support. Thank you for empowering this year’s conference to reach even greater heights!
Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board – Host Sponsorship – $25,000
York Regional Police Services Board – Champion Sponsor – $10,000
Halton Police Board – Advocate Sponsor – $5,000
Toronto Police Services Board – Advocate Sponsor – $5,000
Kennebecasis Regional Joint Board of Police Commissioners – Cultivator & Friend Sponsor – $3,500
CARFAX For Police – Cultivator & Exhibitor Sponsor – $3,100
Coalition for Canadian Police Reform – Exhibitor Sponsor – $1,100
Regina Board of Police Commissioners – Friend Sponsor – $1,000
Guelph Police Services Board – Friend Sponsor – $1,000
Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Service Board – Friend Sponsor – $1,000
Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners – Friend Sponsor – $1,000
Alberta Association of Police Governance – Friend Sponsor – $1,000
Durham Regional Police Service Board – Friend Sponsor – $1,000
Ottawa Police Services Board – Friend Sponsor – $1,000
Port Moody Police Board – Coffee Break Sponsor – $850
Greater Sudbury Police Services Board – Peer Sponsor – $500

Join us June 19th for our webinar: No More Shelfware: The Boards Role in a Police Strategic Plan That Actually Works with Neil Dubord – Dubord Consulting
For organizations navigating complex challenges in governance, leadership, and strategic direction, Neil Dubord offers unparalleled expertise forged over thirty-five years in high-stakes public safety leadership. His experience at the executive level – including roles as Chief of the Delta Police Department, Chief of the Metro Vancouver Transit Police, and Deputy Chief of the Edmonton Police Service – demanded exceptional skill in strategic planning, crisis management, stakeholder engagement, and fostering organizational resilience. These are the same skills he now leverages directly to benefit his consulting clients across various sectors. Leading large, multifaceted organizations through intense public scrutiny and periods of significant change provides Neil with a unique perspective on the pressures faced by modern leaders. Clients gain access to insights from a recognized thought leader who contributes to national and international discussions on effective governance, incident command, crisis management, and building public trust. Neil’s keynotes at major conferences and publications in prominent journals translate complex leadership principles into actionable strategies. This practical experience is underpinned by rigorous academic knowledge, including a Doctor of Business Management (Ph.D.) and a master’s in leadership and training, complemented by specialized certifications from prestigious institutions like the FBI National Academy and the University of Virginia, covering areas such as human resources, cybersecurity, and financial crime. This unique blend ensures solutions are both grounded in real-world effectiveness and informed by strategic theory.
Neil’s contributions have been recognized at the highest levels, validating his expertise. He is an Officer of the Police Order of Merit appointed by the Governor General of Canada and a recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, and multiple Police Exemplary Service Medals.
Through Dubord Consulting, Neil partners directly with organizations like yours to enhance effectiveness and achieve strategic goals. You receive tailored guidance in governance, leadership, and strategic planning, specifically designed to address your unique challenges. Leveraging Neil Dubord’s comprehensive understanding of organizational dynamics – honed through decades of executive leadership and advanced study – the firm emphasizes collaborative strategy development and effective leadership practices. The goal is to provide you with actionable solutions that drive sustainable growth, foster resilience, and ensure your organization can adapt and thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. Partner with Dubord Consulting to navigate complexity with confidence and build a stronger foundation for future success.
Neil and his wife of 40 years live with their beloved dog, enjoying a life grounded in family, service and integrity.
British Columbia

Victoria unveils new community safety plan, 2 years in the making - BC | Globalnews.ca
The 79-page plan includes dozens of recommendations for all three levels of government, broken into categories including housing, health care, service delivery and policing.

B.C. Premier calls on Ottawa to label India’s Bishnoi gang as terrorists - The Globe and Mail
David Eby singles out the group amid a wave of extortion threats rattling Sikh people across Canada
Extortion-focused Surrey safety forum draws local residents, politicians - Peace Arch News
'We have a public safety crisis in Surrey': Mayor Locke
New VPD chief on crime, the festival tragedy, budgets - Business in Vancouver
Steve Rai is the Vancouver Police Department’s first chief of South Asian descent. Part one of a two-part Q&A.
Vancouver records lowest number of violent crimes since 2002 - Castanet.net
New crime data from the Vancouver Police Department that covers the first three months of 2025 shows the city experienced its lowest number of violent crimes since 2002.
Alberta

Police commission finds Chief Mehdizadeh not guilty of breaching a Health Order in 2021 - My Lethbridge Now
Lethbridge’s Chief of Police has been found not guilty in connection to allegations made of discreditable conduct under the Police Service Regulation.

Calls for a safer downtown Edmonton as businesses, community leaders meet to discuss ways to improve safety, vibrancy | CityNews Edmonton
Downtown safety is a major topic on the agenda at the Downtown Safety and Vibrancy Summit in Edmonton on Tuesday.
Criminal charges dismissed against Calgary 911 operator accused of feeding police info to gang members | CBC News
Manitoba

Tunnel vision – Winnipeg Free Press
Nearly a decade ago, the death of a 41-year-old Anishinaabe man named Stacy DeBungee ignited a reckoning in Thunder Bay around long-simmering suspicions that municipal police officers were not adequately investigating the deaths of Indigenous people.

Winnipeg Police Board nomination to be considered by executive policy committee
Mayor Scott Gillingham has nominated a local business owner to the Winnipeg Police Board in a bid to tackle retail crime in the city.
Winnipeg police chief says he advocated for landfill search for remains of murdered women | CBC News
Summer safety plan gets $500K to help marginalized people, increase safety for all in downtown Winnipeg | CBC News
Ontario

Councillor Santos and Peel Police Champion call for National Public Safety Summit
Councillor Rowena Santos has proposed a motion supporting Peel Police’s call for a National Public Safety Summit in 2026 to address rising organized crime, ...

Doug Ford says bail system is 'broken' in unprompted rant
Premier Doug Ford delivered an unprompted “rant” against “weak-kneed judges” and a “broken” bail system on Tuesday after learning that all but one suspect charged in connection with a nearly $50 million drug bust in Peel Region have already been released from custody.

Anishinabek Nation chief says he briefed Ontario police on protests against Bill 5 | Globalnews.ca
A regional chief for Anishinabek Nation says he briefed Ontario Provincial Police Thursday on what to expect when First Nations take to the streets.

Sudbury police reconciliation relay aims to mend historical harms
What started as an internal initiative by the Greater Sudbury Police Service to raise awareness about trauma and loss caused by Canada’s residential school system has turned into an annual event marking its fourth year.

Toronto police to formalize how and when it says ‘sorry’
The Toronto Police Services Board is considering adopting a new policy that would set out how the police force offers formal apologies — who approves them, how they’re delivered, and how victims are consulted.

The Ottawa Police Service celebrates graduation of 20 new special constables - Ottawa Police Service
After decades with the police board, senior administrator calls it a career - TBNewsWatch.com
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15 months after suspension began, Hamilton police board member says he's cleared of misconduct | CBC News
Cobourg Police Board reaffirms confidence in Chief VandeGraaf following editorial criticism | Brighton Today.ca
Thunder Bay police look to boost hiring in ‘competitive job market’ - TBNewsWatch.com
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National
Border bill powers would allow warrantless police requests to doctors, abortion clinics, hotels - The Globe and Mail
Civil liberties groups among those who say the measures would breach Charter rights

Canada’s military police still resisting civilian oversight, watchdog says - National | Globalnews.ca
The military police watchdog released a report today saying the provost's office — which commands all military police in Canada — has been "shutting down" complaints.

Public safety minister recuses himself from files on 2 terrorist groups | Globalnews.ca
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said he will not deal with matters related to the Tamil Tigers or its Canadian fundraising front.