14th Annual Law of Policing Conference 2023 | The Canadian Institute | 7 November 2023 | Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel, 15269 104 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 1N5, Canada

Critical Insights for Serving the Public, Building Trust, and Protecting Your Team

Amid continued public mistrust and the added scrutiny from oversight bodies, police resources are facing growing demands for service and resources. Join this events , western edition as our law enforcement and legal counsel faculty address trends and operational best practices when dealing with complaints against officers, disciplinary action, legislative changes and legal challenges.

Break the silo and network with representatives from police services, police associations, police boards, independent police oversight agencies, and their counsel. Hear from a distinguished and diverse faculty of speakers as they provide practical solutions and optimum tools for your organization.

Who Attends?

• Police Commissioners, Chiefs, Superintendents, and their Counsel
• Professional Standards Directors and Investigators
• Executives of Police Associations and their Counsel
• Senior Law Enforcement Officers
• Police Discipline Adjudicators
• Criminal Law Practitioners
• Crown Attorneys
• Members of the Plaintiff Bar
• City Solicitors
• Government Policy Drafters

2023 Speakers

CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS:

Bob Fenton
Director of Legal Services, Calgary Police Service

R. Kyle Friesen, O.O.M
General Counsel, Legal Services, Surrey Police Service

Fiona Wilson, M.O.M
Deputy Chief, Investigation Division, Vancouver Police Service

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Rob Farrer
Director Pacific/North Region, National Police Federation

Jim Hughes
Chief Legal Technology Counsel, British Columbia Prosecution Services

Erin Hobday
Legal Counsel Independent, Investigations Office of BC

Martine Sallaberry
General Counsel, Office of the Chief, Medicine Hat Police Service