November 5th 2025

November 6th Webinar - 12pm Noon EST – Perceptions vs. Reality: The implications of improving public understanding of policing. With Craig Bennell, PhD – Professor, Department of Psychology, Carleton University – Director, Police Research Lab

November 6th Webinar – Perceptions vs. Reality: The implications of improving public understanding of policing. With Craig Bennell, PhD – Professor, Department of Psychology, Carleton University – Director, Police Research Lab

Join us for a thought-provoking webinar with Dr. Craig Bennell, Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University and Director of the Police Research Lab. Dr. Bennell will explore the gap between public perceptions of policing when they are engaged in the process of their day-to-day interactions. Discover how improving public understanding through proactive organizational communication can shape trust, policy, and community relationships.

This session is ideal for police board directors/commissioners, policymakers, communication specialists, researchers, law enforcement leaders, and anyone interested in the evolving dialogue around policing and public perception.

Craig Bennell is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University and Director of Carleton’s Police Research Lab. He sits on the Research Advisory Committee and Use of Force Committee for the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. He also sits on the Advisory Board for the Canadian Police College and Co-Chairs the Program Advisory Committee for the Police Foundations Program at Algonquin College. Together with a great group of students and collaborators, he partners with Canadian police services to conduct research related to evidence-based policing, police use of de-escalation strategies and use-of-force, mental health crisis response, and public understanding of policing.

November 10th Webinar: Facial Recognition Technology Use Practices and Policies: Key Things for Police Boards to Consider

November 10th Webinar: Facial Recognition Technology Use Practices and Policies: Key Things for Police Boards to Consider with Christopher O'Connor Associate Professor of Criminology - Ontario Tech University, and Andrea Slane Professor of Legal Studies - Ontario Tech University.

Join us for an insightful discussion with Christopher O’Connor, Associate Professor of Criminology, and Andrea Slane, Professor of Legal Studies, both from Ontario Tech University. This webinar will examine the evolving use of facial recognition technology in policing—its benefits, challenges, and the ethical and legal considerations it raises.

Gain a deeper understanding of what police boards need to know when developing policies and oversight practices for this powerful technology.

A must-attend session for police board members, policymakers, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology, privacy, and public safety.

The Western Canada First Responder Mental Health Conference is scheduled for November 17-18 in Calgary!

The Western Canada First Responder Mental Health Conference is scheduled for November 17-18 in Calgary!