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Chief Charles Bordeleau: Interesting Times, Opportunities for Policing

Anyone who has met Chief Charles Bordeleau, the OACP President, knows that he always has a smile on his face. His positive attitude has helped the 53-year-old Chief of the Ottawa Police Service progress to the top of his profession. This is a needed characteristic as Chief Bordeleau leads the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police during challenging times for police personnel and their organizations. Chief Bordeleau takes on the OACP Presidency at a time where police are dealing with contradictory demands:

Ontario’s population is growing and it is more diverse than ever before. So are police services;

Police officers and personnel operate in an environment where reported crime rates have fallen, calls for service have decreased, and budgets are constrained even as costs of policing services rise;

Public trust in police is being undermined by events and decisions often beyond the control of police leaders;

Levels of accountability continue to grow, placing increasing pressures on police leaders and their people; and

Police leaders are expected to innovate to calm the pressures their organizations and people face.

Despite the challenges facing police in Ontario, Chief Bordeleau remains confident that there are many opportunities for police leaders and personnel to help move Ontario forward. That confidence is based on knowing that the levels of training and accountability for police personnel in our province are among the highest in the world – a fact that can be overlooked by politicians and media when our police officers sometimes do not live up to the high standards of conduct expected of them.

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Summer 2016

Meet the President Born & raised in Ottawa Began policing career in 1984 Sworn in as Chief of the Ottawa Police Service on March 5, 2012 Holds a Masters Degree in Disaster & Emergency Management from Royal Roads University & a Bachelor of Administration Degree from the University of Ottawa.

Inside This Issue

Page 2: 2016 Resolutions

Page 3: Tragic Police Deaths

Page 4: Annual Award Winners

Page 5: Legal Matters

Page 7: Robert Lunney, our

President’s Award Winner

Page 8: Reflections from Summer

Student, Chelsea Burton

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2016 AGM Resolutions

From Tinted Windows on Vehicles to Funding for Police Services, the OACP Continues to Lead on Public Policy

Issues Members of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) passed nine resolutions at the Annual General Meeting held on June 29, 2016 in Niagara Falls. The resolutions touched on issues ranging from traffic safety to promoting community to addressing important funding issues impacting police services in Ontario. “The range of issues we tackle in these resolutions show that police leaders in Ontario are not content to sit and wait for issues that are impacting our communities and police organizations to be addressed by someone else,” said Chief Jeff McGuire, Past President of the OACP. The following resolutions at the OACP’s Annual General Meeting held on June 29, 2016 in Niagara Falls: 2016-01 – Window Tinting of Vehicles 2016-02 – Definitions of Words and Concepts that are Important in Safety Promotion 2016-03 – Competency-based Civilian Position Profile Guide for Ontario Police Services 2016-04 – Incident Response – Provincial Best Practices Guidelines Framework 2016-05 – Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) Framework: Education, Training & Professional Development 2016-06 – Support of the Canadian Community Safety Information Management Strategy (CCSIMS) 2016-07 – New Funding Model 2016-08 – Streamlining Grant Administration 2016-09 – Use of Cellblocks at Courthouses

OACP President Chief Charles Bordeleau Continued from Previous Page “We have to have sworn and civilian members in our communities who can maintain the strong confidence of the community,” said Chief Bordeleau. “But we also need to be committed to continuing to look for new ways to be more efficient and innovative. We’re not afraid to lead.” For the immediate future, Chief Bordeleau sees three priorities that he and the Association’s executive and Board members must focus on:

Updating the OACP strategic plan with input from all members;

Ensuring that police leaders provide clear input into planned changes to the Police Services Act by the Provincial Government and effectively participate in the Provincial review of police oversight by Justice Michael Tulloch; and

Proactively advocate for senior police leaders and their police services with the Provincial Government.

Chief Bordeleau believes that there is great leadership at the Chiefs level and that the OACP Board of Directors is supported by “top notch staff” at OACP. Having met the new Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Service, Minister David Orazietti, at the 2016 OACP Annual Meeting in June, he believes that the Minister is eager to hear from the OACP. “As police leaders, we need meaningful consultation by the Ministry on such matters as any changes to oversight of police and the modernization of policing,” maintains Chief Bordeleau. “We are the province’s policing experts. We are the ones that are held accountable when we or our people fail. It’s incumbent that government trust and listen to us.” That is also why it will be important for the Minister to benefit from a common understanding from all Chiefs of Police and senior police leaders on where the focus should be when it comes to changes affecting policing. Chief Bordeleau hopes that the results from recent OACP survey of members will help bring clarity of vision and purpose for the OACP as we move forward. “I urge all members to get involved and take advantage of the opportunities the OACP offers. We truly are in this together.” said Chief Bordeleau

“As your President, my approach is really quite simple. I want to

ensure inclusiveness by providing opportunity for OACP members

to provide input on the important issues we are facing.”

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New OACP Executive & Board of Directors Chief Charles Bordeleau of the Ottawa Police Service was sworn in on Monday, June 27, 2016. He succeeded Chief Jeff McGuire of the Niagara Regional Police Service as the 65th President of our association. Here is the full OACP Executive and Board of Directors for 2016-2017:

Executive Chief Charles Bordeleau, Ottawa Police Service, President Chief J.P. Levesque, Thunder Bay Police Service, First Vice President Chief John Hagarty, City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service, Vice President Chief Bryan Larkin, Waterloo Regional Police Service, Vice President Chief John Pare, London Police Service, Vice President Chief Kimberley Greenwood, Barrie Police Service, Secretary/Treasurer Chief Jeff McGuire, Niagara Regional Police Service, Past President Ron Bain, Executive Director

Directors Assistant Commissioner Jennifer Strachan, Director – RCMP 'O' Division Commissioner J.V.N. (Vince) Hawkes, Director – Ontario Provincial Police Chief Mark Saunders, Director - Toronto Police Service Chief Terry Armstrong, Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service, Director – First Nations Police Deputy Chief Andy Hay, Thunder Bay Police Service, Director – Zone 1 Chief Paul Pedersen, Greater Sudbury Police Service, Director – Zone 1A Deputy Chief Danny Aikman, Cornwall Community Police Service, Director – Zone 2 Deputy Chief Chris McCord, Peel Regional Police, Director – Zone 3 Deputy Chief Carol Crowe, Halton Regional Police Service, Director – Zone 4 Chief William Sornberger, Owen Sound Police Service, Director – Zone 5 Chief Darryl Pinnell, St. Thomas Police Service, Director – Zone 6 Have you downloaded our membership information booklet? It is available on the OACP website (www.oacp.ca) and is your guide to maximizing your membership in our association!

Tragic Police Deaths: Time to Come Together The death of a police officer anywhere in the world touches everyone in law enforcement, sworn or civilian. Policing isn’t just a “job”. The most effective people in policing are those who care deeply and strive mightily to do their jobs well because doing so helps people. In other words, the most effective law enforcement professionals care. The deaths of police officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge are overwhelming because of the high profile nature of the despicable acts. But they are part of a bigger story south of the border. Anger and unresolved social issues can boil over into hatred. That is something OACP members are thinking about and also worried about. This is not just an American problem. Our first duty as members of the police community should be to show our profound gratitude for the sacrifices of officers and to offer our support for the wounded. I know that the entire police community in the Province of Ontario and Canada stands united with the men and women of the Dallas Police Department, the Baton Rough Police Department, and other law enforcement organizations that have and sadly will lose members in the future. Police personnel willingly put their lives on the line to serve their communities. We know the risks that comes with putting on the uniform. We understand that police work requires sacrifices not just on the part of police officers and other personnel, but also from their families. There are no borders for us when it comes to fallen police colleagues. But we must also acknowledge that the issues that drive hatred in other places can also surface here. Police leaders must be among the first to acknowledge that there are issues here in Ontario that can cause hurt and anger among some communities. We must own the problems if we are to be part of the solutions. But let us be very clear: hatred is not exclusive to any one group in society. Police are not systematically biased just as our officers come from every community in the province. Government and media need to step up and speak out against groups – any group – that preaches division and hatred, including hatred of law enforcement personnel. It is time these groups stood up for police officers who are dedicated and part of the change we all want. Together. Stronger.

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Annual Award Winner: Outstanding Work. Outstanding People We would like to congratulate the recipients of the 2016 OACP Awards: OACP Traffic Safety - Award of Excellence - Staff Sergeant Mike Hinsperger, Waterloo Regional Police Service. Sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation OACP Lifetime Achievement in Traffic Safety Award - Constable Hugh Smith, Toronto Police Service. Sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation OACP Traffic Safety Initiative of the Year Award - Operation RISC, Halton Regional Police Service. Sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation OACP School Resource Officer Award of Excellence - Constable Jarrett Rutledge, Stirling-Rawdon Police Service. Sponsored by Accident Support Services International Ltd. OACP Youth Service Volunteer Award - Staff Sergeant George Narozniak, Hamilton Police Service. Sponsored by Accident Support Services International Ltd. OACP Community Safety and Crime Prevention Award, over 500 – Chandler-Mowatt Youth Soccer Program, Waterloo Regional Police Service. Sponsored by Accident Support Services International Ltd. OACP Community Safety and Crime Prevention Award, under 500 - Brant Community Response Team, Brantford Police Service. Sponsored by Accident Support Services International Ltd. OACP Victims Assistance Committee Award - 55 Division, Victims Support Unit, Toronto Police Service. Sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General (Middle photo) OACP Outstanding Liquor Enforcement Award - Over 500 - Burl’s Creek Event Grounds, Ontario Provincial Police - Central Region. Sponsored by the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario OACP Outstanding Liquor Enforcement Award - Under 500 - Street Crime Unit, Kingston Police. Sponsored by the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (Bottom photo) OACP/OMRON Crime Prevention Media Award - #ReservationsNotRequired Campaign, York Regional Police. Sponsored by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (Top photo) OACP/OMRON Award of Excellence in Media Relations - Sergeant Kerry Schmidt, Ontario Provincial Police - Highway Safety Division. Sponsored by the Insurance Bureau of Canada Responsible Alcohol Service at Licensed Establishments of the Year Award - Last Drink Program, Peel Regional Police. Sponsored by Smart Serve Ontario

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Legal Matters

Ian Johnstone, a member of the OACP Police Legal Advisors Committee, and Patrick Simon, Barrister & Solicitor, look at legal decisions and legislation that may

impact Ontario polices services

OIPRD Criticizes Breadth of 2013 DNA Sweep, but Finds That OPP Did Not Engage in Racial Profiling or Discrimination

The Office of the Independent Police Review Director (the “OIPRD”) has released a systemic review report, Casting the Net: A Review of Ontario Provincial Police Practices for DNA Canvasses, prompted by complaints made in relation to the handling by Ontario Provincial Police (the “OPP”) of a sexual assault investigation in 2013. The OIPRD cleared the OPP of racial profiling, but highlighted a number of shortcomings in relation to the OPP’s collection of DNA samples, and issued recommendations designed to improve DNA canvassing practices going forward. The police investigation that ultimately led to the OIPRD’s report was triggered by a vicious sexual assault that occurred in the evening on 19 October 2013 in Bayham, a rural and predominantly agricultural area in southwestern Ontario. A woman who lived alone was tied up and sexually assaulted by a man whom she described as black, between 5 feet ten inches and six feet tall, clean shaven, in his mid to late twenties and who spoke with an accent, possibly of Jamaican origin. She thought that her attacker was likely to be one of the migrant agricultural workers who lived in the area. The OPP launched an intensive investigation, which was conducted under severe time constraints: not only was the attacker at large, but a number of migrant workers

were also scheduled to return to their home countries in the near future. The OPP therefore decided to take DNA samples from every non-white migrant worker in the area, invoking a practice known as a DNA canvass or sweep. Because the police did not have grounds to believe that any particular worker was the attacker, those samples were taken voluntarily. Eventually, police arrested Henry Cooper, a migrant worker from Trinidad, after he refused to provide a DNA sample. Mr. Cooper ultimately pleaded guilty to sexual assault with a weapon and other offences, and was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment. Through their DNA sweep, the OPP obtained samples from a total of 98 migrant workers. The samples were destroyed in a timely manner after the attacker’s identity was confirmed. However, the men whose samples had been taken were not informed that those samples were no longer being held. In December 2013, an activist group, Justicia for Migrant Workers, lodged a complaint with the OIPRD, alleging that the OPP were motivated by racial prejudice in their conduct of the DNA sweep, which therefore amounted to racial profiling. They also alleged that the workers felt compelled to provide DNA samples, despite their ostensibly voluntary nature, and that the workers were not given sufficient assurance that the samples would be destroyed if they were cleared. The OIPRD opted to deal with the complaint under section 57 of the Police Services Act (the “PSA”), which permits the OIPRD to review complaints that relate to “issues of a systemic nature” and make recommendations to a variety of bodies including police chiefs, police services boards and the provincial government. A lengthy review ensued, during which the OIPRD sought input from a variety of stakeholders including police services, criminal and human rights lawyers and activist organizations. In the 101-page report, released on 12 July 2016, the OIPRD accepted that the OPP were not motivated by racial discrimination in their conduct of the investigation. Further, the OIPRD refused to criticize the decision to conduct a DNA sweep: the heinous nature of the crime, coupled with the acute time constraints, justified the use of that investigative tool, which ultimately led to the apprehension of the perpetrator.

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Legal Matters concluded The DNA canvass undertaken by the OPP was, however, overbroad. Even accounting for potential inaccuracies in the victim’s description of her attacker, in many cases the characteristics of those whose samples were taken were very different from her description. Those sampled ranged from 22 to 68 years of age, even though the attacker was through to be in his mid to late 20s. Samples were taken from men ranging in height from 5 feet two inches to six feet six inches, and in weight from 110 to 328 pounds. In the OIPRD’s assessment, many of these men “could not have met even the most generous interpretation of Ms. Doe’s description”. Had the police conducted a more limited canvass, they may have avoided creating the impression that they were motivated by discriminatory views about migrant workers.

The OIPRD also found that the OPP failed to recognize the particular vulnerabilities of migrant workers, with the result that the consents obtained from the workers may not, in the event, have been freely given. Finally, the OIPRD remarked that a number of the migrant workers did not understand that the samples taken would be destroyed.

The objective of the report was not to make findings of alleged misconduct, but rather to address larger, systemic issues. Accordingly, the OIPRD made a number of recommendations including the following:

The OPP, and other police services that might reasonably be expected to conduct DNA canvassing, are to develop policies in conformity with a model policy forming part of the OIPRD’s report. That policy, in turn, sets out a number of principles and best practices including:

DNA canvassing must be conducted in accordance with applicable human rights legislation.

DNA canvasses should only be used where justified on the basis of both the seriousness of the offence and the prospect that such canvassing will further the investigation meaningfully.

Consent to DNA sampling must be obtained in writing and accompanied by full information including written disclosure of both the voluntary nature of the sampling and the fact that samples will be destroyed where an individual is cleared as a suspect.

All records of cleared individuals should be purged.

Officers should be trained on the model policy.

The OPP should reveal whether all records of the DNA samples taken have been destroyed, and publicize the steps taken to inform affected individuals.

The consent form for taking DNA samples voluntarily should be revised to clarify that samples will be destroyed, and that they will not used for any purpose other than the identified investigation.

Reaction to the OIPRD’s report was mixed. The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, when approached for comment on the draft model policy, was largely in agreement with its contents. On the other hand, Justicia, the group that filed the complaint, asserted that the OIPRD had given police “carte blanche” to intimidate migrant workers. Likewise, the head of the Ontario Human Rights Commission (the “OHRC”) lamented the OIPRD’s finding that the OPP did not racially profile those who were sampled, arguing that intention and stereotypes are not necessary components of racial profiling. While the OHRC is correct that discrimination, including racial profiling, may be committed subconsciously, the case law establishes that, in determining whether racial profiling has taken place, the police will be given an opportunity to advance a non-discriminatory explanation for their conduct. In this case, it appears that the OIPRD accepted that the OPP’s explanation, namely that the conduct of a DNA sweep of migrant workers was warranted because the attacker was at large and time was of the essence, displaced any inference that the OPP had acted in a discriminatory manner. Going forward, police services should have regard to the practices outlined in the model policy. That policy, along with the full report, may be accessed here. In related news, the OIPRD has issued revised Rules of Procedure, which apply to all complaints made to it under Part V of the PSA. Please click here to be directed to the OIPRD’s Rules of Procedure.

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Robert Lunney:

Winner of the 2016 OACP President’s Award has Made a Massive Impact on Policing

Robert Lunney truly has seen it all, at least when it comes to policing during the last half century. On June 29, 2016, Mr. Lunney’s many achievements earned former Chief of Police of the Peel Regional Police and the Edmonton Police Service the 2016 OACP President’s Award – the highest honour conferred by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) – at the association’s Annual Meeting. “Bob Lunney is synonymous with continuous excellence and improvement in the delivery of police services across North America,” said OACP Executive Director Ron Bain, who served with Lunney at Peel Regional Police. “He’s been more than just a police leader. He’s been an advocate, friend, and mentor to countless people in Ontario, Canada, and internationally.” Mr. Lunney began his law enforcement career in 1953 with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) before embarking on a career in municipal policing. During his 50 years in law enforcement, he was also Winnipeg’s Commissioner of Protection, Parks, and Culture and President of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. Mr. Lunney was active with the OACP until this year, serving on the Honours & Awards Committee where he authored the Life Members Council and the Mentorship Program for the association. “Bob Lunney has never lost his desire to see Canadian police leaders and their services achieve the highest standards of excellence when it comes to serving communities,” said Chief Jeff McGuire (Niagara Regional Police Service), who served as OACP’s President for 2015-2016. “When you look at his achievements, you realize that Bob’s career is one of service and contributing to the public good. Today’s police leaders can learn from Bob’s example of professionalism and dedication.”

Robert Lunney received the 2016 President’s Award from Chief Jeff McGuire.

Photo: Ryan Seepersad

Think Strategically– Thank you to all OACP members who participated in our recent survey related to our Strategic Plan. In 2011, our association adopted a new Strategic Plan to guide the organization and better serve the members. These past five years have seen significant changes to our police organizations, public expectations and trust of policing, etc. Member input will ensure we confirm and/or revise our direction moving forward. Gathering of the Chiefs – All Ontario Chiefs of Police/OPP Commissioner, Deputy Chiefs of Police/Deputy OPP Commissioners, and the Commanding Officer of the RCMP’s ‘O’ Division will gather in York Region on September 22, 2016 for our next Police CEOs Day. This gathering of Ontario’s top cops will provide participants with an opportunity to hear about the major issues affecting all police services in Ontario and hear from high profile individuals such as HR Commissioner. The Police CEOs Day will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Vaughan. B2B Trade Show – Members attending the Police CEOs Day will want to also take in the OACP’s Business-to-Business Trade Show taking place on September 21 at the same location. The trade show is free to all OACP members and well attended by providers of products and services specific to law enforcement and other first responders. Stay tuned for more information and visit the OACP’s B2B website. We Want You in Policing – The OACP will be making available a new resource for police recruiters: a new recruitment booklet which will guide potential recruits through the process of becoming a police officer in Ontario. The booklet will be available both in hard copy and as an on-line resource (via the OACP website).

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True to Roots: The Subjective Student Experience

By Chelsea Burton

Throughout my experience as a placement student with the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), I have pondered many questions that have tested not only my critical thinking abilities, but challenged me to recognize my personal biases. For example, I found myself asking questions such as, “What is community policing?”, “What is my perspective on the street checks/carding issue?”, and “Are drug related incidences the next big crime threat?” along with many other questions. The simplified answer to such questions is that I am still unsure. As a student looking to pursue a career in policing, but more importantly as a citizen, I truly believe it is my responsibility to research and explore each topic before deriving a conclusion. It is easy to look to the plethora of media outlets and adopt themes that are put forth. If there is one thing I wish for everyone to take away from this article is that the field of policing is multi-faceted and highly complex. The individuals in policing are much more than a uniform and badge.

I would like to recognize the remarkable dedication and hard work of the members of the OACP’s Board of Directors, Standing Committees, Committees, and Working Groups. It is these individuals who are tasked with addressing crime threats, new legislation, and community needs in addition to their roles and responsibilities to their respective services. It was with great honour that I have been able to interact with the incredible individuals on these groups. When discussing relevant subject matter in committee meetings, police service representatives act as advocates for their community. This is emphasized through their descriptions of contextualized needs. While geographically we may appear separated, I can assure you that collectively these individuals are working towards a common goal, serving their communities and citizens as effectively as possible. When I asked senior police leaders what motivated them to join policing, the responses were overwhelming across the board: they possessed a genuine desire to help people. This is a statement that is often overlooked, but speaks volumes to personal integrity and trustworthiness. While it may appear that I have looked at this experience through rose coloured glasses, I assure you that there is always room for improvement. I was given the privilege of interacting with a variety of OACP members that the general public may not be exposed to. That being said, I think there is much value to be placed on community policing and developing stronger relationships between the police and their communities. Many services have come to a similar conclusion and often consult community leaders, youth, and whoever expresses interest. As citizens of the Province of Ontario, we must step up and take advantage of these opportunities for interaction. We cannot expect change, as needed, if we do not empower one another to become our own advocates. With change comes processes and procedures, and we must instill trust in our police and leaders to bring these question and/or concerns to government. In Ontario, we are fortunate to have outstanding police leaders. For a moment, I would like to focus more specifically on our female leaders in policing. This is not to discredit the merit of our male police personnel. However, as a young female myself, I took a great interest in speaking with women of various police services to gain insight into their experiences. I have discussed their motivations in joining policing, their backgrounds before/within policing, and advice for young professionals. I left each conversation inspired and more empowered with each interaction. I implore police services to invest resources to reach out to young women and open the doors to the dynamic field of policing. Likewise, to my fellow females who are seeking employment with an Ontario police service, we must stay determined in reaching our goals. Perseverance will pay off. Continued on the Next Page

“When I asked senior police leaders what

motivated them to join policing, the

responses were overwhelming across the

board: they possessed a genuine desire to

help people. This is a statement that is

often overlooked, but speaks volumes to

personal integrity and trustworthiness.”

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Status of Government Bills of Interest to Law Enforcement Bill # Title – Sponsor Details Status 156 Alternative Financial Services Statute Law Amendment Act (Hon.

D. Orazietti) Increases protection for consumers who use high-cost alternative financial services such as payday loans and cheque cashing services.

2nd Reading

178 Smoke-free Ontario Amendment Act (Hon. D. Damerla) Prohibit smoking/vaping of e-cigarettes and medical marihuana anywhere regular cigarettes are banned.

General Govt Committee

201 Election Finances Statute Law Amendment Act (Hon. Y. Naqvi) Implements changes to the ways political parties raise and spend money.

General Govt Committee

To access these and any other government or Private Members’ Bills, please visit http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/bills/bills_current.do?locale=en

Anti-racism Directorate – The Government of Ontario has launched community meetings across the province to engage with the public and organizations on addressing systemic racism and eliminating barriers for Indigenous and racialized communities.

Nine public community meetings have been scheduled to hear from Ontarians about how to address systemic racism and implement meaningful change. The community meetings are intended to help further public dialogue, receive input on the Anti-Racism Directorate's mandate, and identify priority areas for the Directorate as it applies an anti-racism perspective to government policies, programs and services.

True to Roots concluded I would like to leave you with some final thoughts. Do I believe we have a perfect policing system? Absolutely not. Perfection is a myth. However, I feel policing in Ontario has the appropriate agents for change in place. Regardless of rank, service, gender, age, etc., we are all individuals and deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. A wise police leader told me that if we stay true to our roots, we will never be lost, and our integrity cannot be questioned. My time working with the OACP has been nothing short of life changing. These experiences have and will continue to shape my development as a young professional. I continue to believe that we should not be afraid to fail, but to see it as a chance to do better.

__________ Chelsea Burton served Ontario’s police leaders in 2016 as the OACP’s Placement Student. She is in her final year at Humber College, where she expects to graduate in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Justice Studies.

This year’s Police Leadership Program (#PLP2016) will equip more than 25 police personnel from across the province to be the type of police leaders needed to meet today’s community safety and law enforcement challenges. Participants in this intensive, three-week program at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management are identified as having exceptional potential for leadership within their organizations. In-depth topics to be covered includes:

• Financial leadership • Leading teams • Budgeting, bargaining, compensation, and auditing

fundamentals • GroupThink • Making data talk • Organizational structure, architecture, and demographics • Communications • Building trust and acting with integrity • Board governance • Organizational culture challenges • Political intelligence • Difficult conversations • Emancipatory leadership • Risk management

Outstanding guest speakers from the policing and the corporate worlds will augment in-class learning and group projects.

To find out more, please visit the program page on the OACP website.