2021 Annual Conference & AGM

Now Professionally Presented VIRTUALLY!

Friday April 23rd

2021 AGM 7:30 to 8:30am

Conference 8:30am to 5:30pm

Supporting excellence in civilian governance and oversight of police

services in Alberta by providing our members, and potential members, with

an enjoyable opportunity to learn and network. We invite all those participating in community policing oversight to attend.

We are pleased to be able to provide this valuable conference with a professional company specializing in virtual venues and in collaboration with

our Host member Brooks & Newell County. We have a schedule filled with topical educational presentations and we

look forward to an environment for engagement and learning.

NEW FEE STRUCTURE! One fee of $500.00 per member/group includes up to 6 attendees! Register by Credit Card at www.aapg.ca or by emailing admin@aapg.ca for E-transfer, EFT or invoice.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2021 CONFERENCE SPONSOR LLP!!

AAPG 2021 Conference Program

Noon – 12:30pm LUNCH AT YOUR DESK! Join our Sponsor for a special message

12:30 pm–1:15 pm PRESENTATION: LGBGTQ2+ Diversity and Understanding

Breaking down the alphabet soup of LGBGTQ2+, understanding the terminology and listening to the lived experience.

Presented by: John McDougall, Vice-Chair of AAPG and Edmonton Police Commission

1:15 pm – 2 pm PRESENTATION: Improving Governance; A Proposal To Establish the Alberta College of Policing

Presented by: Dr. Graham Abela, Dr. Christina Witt & Dr. Kelly Sundberg

2 pm – 2:15 pm ALERT-Civilian Advisory Committee (CAC) Update

Presented by: ALERT CEO Supt. Dwayne Lakusta

2:15 pm–2:30 pm Health Break – Cello Music by Three Sisters Trio

2:30 pm– 3:30 pm

Option 1 & 2

Policing Commissions

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Powerful Policies Police Commissions influence policing and policing costs in their

communities by adopting sound policies. This session will show how

Commissions can use a simple, user-friendly approach to create

policies that have maximum effect. A practical policy example will be

presented.

Presented by: Fred Kaustinen MBA, ICD.D, Principal GovernEdge Inc.

Policing Committees & Advisory Members

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Building Capacity in Rural Crime Prevention “Ground breaking” framework and strategies to reduce rural crime

by identifying responses to problems driving prolific criminal

behavior and increase RCMP Provincial collaboration with

stakeholders (health, education, corrections and social supports).

Presented by: Jean Bota, Executive Director of ACCPA, and

Jan Fox, Executive Director of REACH Edmonton

3:30 pm – 4 pm PRESENTATION: ASIRT Investigations

Understanding the ASIRT Roles, Processes and What to Expect

Presented by: Sue Hughson Q.C., Executive Director of ASIRT

4 pm – 4:45 pm

Option 1 & 2

Policing Commissions

ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS Question & Answer session Facilitated by AAPG Board Members; Mark Schneider, Rachel Hopf,

T.J. Zhang and Sandy Redden

Policing Committees & Advisory Members

ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION Question & Answer session Facilitated by AAPG Board Members; Perry Brooks, Richard

Bengry, Larry Coney and Terry Coleman

4:45 pm – 5 pm CLOSING ADDRESS Please fill out Evaluation Form!

5:00 pm

First Nations Police Commissions Joint Session

7:30 am – 8:30 am Annual General Meeting

A representative from ALL AAPG Members and Associate Members should attend – see Agenda Facilitated by: Terry Coleman, Chair of AAPG and Chair, High River Policing Committee

8:30 am – 8:45 am UPDATE: Police Act Review

(Location: Ballroom C & D)

Facilitated by: Terry Coleman, AAPG Police Act Review representative, Chair of AAPG & Chair, High River Policing Committee

8:45 am – 9 am Health Break

9 am – 9:30 am

OPENING CEREMONIES O’Canada sung by Kristi Mitchell

Welcome Address and Greeting: City of Brooks Mayor, Brooks Detachment Commander and AAPG Board Chair

(VIPs, Solicitor General’s Office, MP, MLA and Board attendance recognition)

9:30 am – 10:30 am

Option 1 & 2

Policing Commissions

EDUCATION & TRAINING

New Commission Member Orientation This is an attendee directed session that will discuss the role of a

Police Commission, the basics of police oversight and governance,

the structure of the municipal police service, board basics, and FOIP

legislation.

Presented by: John McDougall, Vice-Chair – AAPG and

Edmonton Police Commission

Policing Committees & Advisory Members

EDUCATION & TRAINING

New Member Committee & Policing Advisory Orientation This is an attendee directed session that will discuss the role of

Policing Committees, the basics of police oversight and governance,

the structure of the RCMP, board basics, and FOIP legislation.

Presented by: Terry Coleman, Chair - AAPG and

Chair, High River Policing Committee

10:30am–10:45am

Health Break – Cello Music by Three Sisters Trio

10:45am–11:45am

PRESENTATION: Community Safety 10:45am – 11:15am - SORCe S/Sgt. Peter Duchnij, Calgary Police Service

11:15am – 11:45am - REACH Jan Fox, Executive Director Facilitated by: Terry Coleman, Chair of AAPG and Chair, High River Policing Committee

11:45 am – Noon UPDATE: Alberta Police Interim Advisory Board

Facilitated by: Tanya Thorn, Chair APIAB and Councilor Town of Okotoks