Annual Conference
Join us for the 2026 C.A.P.E Conference, May 5-7, at the Inn at the Quay in New Westminster, BC. The theme of our conference is ‘Policing the future: What’s Important Now’ with the keynote address by Dr. Kim Rossmo. His presentation, ‘Causes and Prevention of Criminal Investigative Failures; Looking Back to Face Forward’, will engage participants in considering best practices.
Research Showcase
Equity Forward: Advancing Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Training in Policing
How can police services rebuild trust with communities that have long felt marginalized?
Equity Forward explores this urgent question by diving into the gaps, challenges, and untapped potential of diversity, inclusion, and anti-oppression training in Canadian policing. Partnering with two innovative Ontario police services, this three year study examines real community concerns, co-develops tailored training, and evaluates its impact over time. Discover how this research aims to spark meaningful change and redefine what equitable policing can look like in Canada.
CPKN Releases 2025 Annual Literature Review: Highlighting Key Trends in Policing
Dive into a fresh look at the most pressing trends influencing police education across Canada and the U.S. The 2025 review details open-access research from the past year into four powerful themes; from mental health and wellness to the expanding influence of emerging technologies. Whether you’re shaping policy, designing training, or leading organizational change, this snapshot offers evidence-based insights you won’t want to miss.
APEC: A Modernized, In‑Class Approach to Developing Police Educators
The Ontario Police College (OPC) has introduced the Applied Police Educator Course (APEC)—a fully redesigned program that now serves as the foundational training for officers seeking to become police educators in their services or progress into OPC’s certified specialty trainer courses. APEC replaces the former Facilitating and Assessing Police Learning (FAPL) course and represents a significant evolution in police educator development across Ontario.
Competency-based Management Framework for Canadian Policing
For the first time in over a decade, Canada’s policing competencies have undergone a major overhaul—and the result is transformative. Led by industry experts and national collaborators, the updated framework sharpens 52 competencies down to 22, reorganized into streamlined personal and leadership skill domains. This redesign delivers a clearer, more relevant, and future-ready foundation for recruitment, training, and professional development across police services.
Meet Our Board Executive
Ben Bolduc
President
Dave Tutte
Past President
Lindsay Sutherland
Vice President
Melanie Marchand
Treasurer
Darla Blackmore
Director of Conferences
Kevin Charles
Director of Police & Governance
D. Scharie Tavcer
Director of Research
Angel Cropper
Director of Communications
Frances Chen
Secretary
Spotlight Updates
JIBC Synthetic Media Course | The first of its kind in Canada, this course equips law enforcement professionals with the knowledge, skills, and tools to identify, investigate, and mitigate crimes involving AI-generated content.
JIBC RIX Building Upgrades | After two years of dedicated work, this facility was completely overhauled with a series of upgrades, including the installation of a sprung floor and improved audiovisual capabilities, making it a leading-edge physical skills training facility for police recruits.
