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A new level of for front-line officers and investigators operational awareness to access the information they need and public safety is regarding offenders who are out on coming to policing in bail for firearms-related offences. Ontario with the rollout of the Provincial Bail Compliance This situational awareness and Dashboard (PBCD). Originally designed investigative tool is now available for and built by the Toronto Police Service all Ontario police services who wish (TPS),
As police leaders continuously strive to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public safety within their communities, they are increasingly adopting new, innovative, data-driven approaches that not only solve crime but aim to prevent it before it occurs.
Ontario police services are tasked with a growing array of responsibilities today, many of which officers likely never anticipated would be a major part of their job. The police’s role in responding to Canada’s homelessness and toxic drug crises and, more specifically, the proliferation of homeless encampments or “tent cities” has emerged as a major new challenge for today’s police professionals
Futureproofing our Police Organizations: A Leader’s Privilege and Responsibility
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I had trouble figuring out where to begin this year’s renewed version of the Police Leadership Program. The challenge was too many options. The leadership issues in policing today range all the way, for example, from community mental health to organizational budgeting to technical skill development.
Yet leadership effectiveness is, simply put, about people understanding people. It is a skillset that can be learned, and that depends quite simply on leaders investing in themselves. With social-scientific discoveries, self-awareness, and powers of observation and communication, leaders can pull others together around a common goal. Among others, the below three skill sets help to get you there:
Creating a workplace environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from harassment and discrimination is an ongoing priority for ontario police services. However, services face systemic challenges in their efforts to prevent these negative behaviours, effectively address them, and change their culture.
Modern policing is complex. Whether mediating a dispute or managing a crisis, it’s a job that not only requires a deep understanding of the law and society, but also the ability to lead with confidence and compassion.
Under the leadership of Chief Jim MacSween, the executive leadership team at York Regional Police (YRP) established a mission to re-imagine leadership development within the organization. YRP knew that standardizing leadership principles and delivering them to all ranks of the organization would enrich the development of ethical and professional leaders.
As policing leaders, there are key elements to consider when it comes to developing outstanding organizations. Opening conference keynote presenter Tanya McCready of the Winterdance Dogsled Tour and author of Journey of 1000 Miles opened the conference with a timely message: time, dedication, trust, and practice are key elements to leadership, as well as ensuring that leaders know their team and where they thrive best.