February 25th 2026

CAPG Virtual Summit – March 23rd & 24th 2026 - Agenda and Registration Now Available!

Are you ready to elevate your police board effectiveness and leadership?

Join us for a comprehensive two-day virtual event designed to empower police board/commission members with the tools needed for excellence in governance.

Featured Topics Include:

– Board Governance – What It Is And What It Should Be – Conducting Effective Meetings – Strategic Planning – Board-Chief Relationship & Performance Management – Public and Community Engagement Towards Building Police Legitimacy – Effective Board Director Onboarding

Mark your calendars now to ensure you don’t miss this professional development opportunity that can be done at your desk!

March 3rd, 2026 - 12pm EST Webinar - Canadian Police Recruitment: Where We Are & How Some Are Adopting New Approaches with Stephen Reid

Stephen Reid came to the CAPG with over 15 years of progressive senior leadership and executive association experience, such as the Police Association of Ontario, the Ontario Medical Association and the Pharmacists’ Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. In addition to volunteering on the Boards of the Canadian Society of Evidence-based Policing and Serving with Pride (2SLGBTQ+ law enforcement association in Ontario), Stephen also recently completed a PhD studying policing and mediatization in Canada.

“Policing has always been and continues to be an important part of public service throughout every community in Canada,” said Stephen Reid. “As society continues to evolve and grow, I am looking forward to being a part of a police governance organization that can be an important leader and contributor within the conversations and solutions shaping a modern policing profession that reflects the needs of all communities across Canada.”

March 12th Webinar – UK Police Reform White Paper – The UK Governance Perspective of What It Means

In January the the UK Government launched a White Paper on Police Reform that outlines significant changes including:

Restructuring police governance Implementing "License to Practice" for police officers Adopting new technologies such as AI and facial recognition New accountability and standards for police leadership

As our policing is based upon the UK's Peelian police model, could Canada follow a similar approach? Tune on March 12 to see the UK's governance association (Assoc of Police & Crime Commissioners) CEO Phil Golding and Strategic Advisor, Police Landscape Reform & Devolution Simon Dennis discuss how police governance is preparing for police reform.

March 17th, 12pm ET Webinar – Trust Starts at the Table: Why Board Culture Matters More Than Ever with Chad Lins and Leanne Douglas

Police Boards are operating in an increasingly complex environment, heightened public scrutiny, political pressure, and rising expectations around accountability and transparency. When issues surface within a police service, Boards are often expected to respond quickly and decisively. What receives far less attention is the condition of the Board itself. This session deliberately turns the lens inward. It focuses on how trust, culture, and discipline at the Board table shape a Board’s ability to provide effective oversight. Drawing on MNP’s practical experience working with Police Boards, the session will explore why Boards need to get their own house in order, internally, before they can credibly assess or influence culture within the police service. By the end of the session, board members should better understand how their own culture affects their oversight role and appreciate why internal board culture is foundational to effective police oversight.

March 18th Webinar – How Police Agencies Use Community Engagement Data for Strategic Planning

Date & Time: March 18th, 12PM ET

Topic: How Police Agencies Use Community Engagement Data for Strategic Planning

Description: Police services and boards are facing growing expectations to engage communities more frequently and use public input to inform strategic planning, performance management, and trust-building efforts. In this webinar, leaders from Canadian and UK Police Services and police governance experts will share how they collect and use community engagement data to guide long-term strategy, course-correct operations, and strengthen community trust.

Speakers:

Stephen Reid, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Association of Police Governance (CAPG) – MODERATOR Brian Harker, Director of Strategy and Innovation, Edmonton Police Service, CA Gina Daus, Director of Equity, Inclusion and Human Rights, Edmonton Police Service, CA Blair Gibbs, Director, The Police Foundation, UK Dennis Murray, Assistant Chief Constable, Thames Valley Police, UK

March 26th Webinar - Leading Through Oversight: How Boards and Chiefs Shape Modern Policing Together

From budgets, to strategic planning, to the health and wellness of police members including senior leadership - join us on March 26 as we discuss how the board/chief relationship is an important part of police governance and public safety.

SAVE THE DATE! The 37th Annual Canadian Association of Police Governance Conference

Canadian Association of Police Governance 37th Annual Conference

Edmonton, Alberta August 12th - 14th, 2026

The 4th Annual Ontario First Responder Mental Health Conference is scheduled for April 14th and 15th, 2026 in Mississauga!

The 4th Annual Ontario First Responder Mental Health Conference is scheduled for April 14th and 15th, 2026 in Mississauga!

Who should attend? The conference brings together all facets of the public safety community to share in best practices and research while hearing directly from frontline members, organizational leaders, families, and mental health providers.