Canadian Police Knowledge Network

Over the weekend, CPKN President, Sonia Poulin and Vice President of Operations, Krystine Richards joined Professional Security Knowledge Network Account Representative, Lee Gauthier at the 2024 Para Hockey Cup gold medal game hosted in Charlottetown. Lee volunteered as sponsorship chair on the Host Committee for this event. Canada lost the game 4-1 against the United States of America, to earn the silver medal. Two Royal Canadian Mounted Police Officers brought out the Para Cup and stood as honor guard as the medals were presented. CPKN was thrilled to be able to attend this international event, as well as a reception afterwards with the Mayor of Charlottetown, city councilors, sponsors and committee members.

Join us February 2025. Equip yourself with cutting-edge leadership strategies to tackle problems, maintain momentum, and drive organizational change. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your leadership, only 30 spots available! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gE_i_W8M

Help identify and share promising practices for police de-escalation training in Canada with this survey opportunity. The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police's (CACP) Use of Force Advisory Committee and the RCMP, in partnership with Dr. Craig Bennell’s Police Research Lab at Carleton University, are soliciting information regarding your agency’s in-service de-escalation training courses. Learn more and complete the survey here: https://ow.ly/Cr8750Ulz2k

Register today for the 2025 CSKA and CPKN Research Symposium. The theme of this event is Exploring and Implementing Trauma-Informed Policing. Join us to explore and engage with the latest research and evidence-based practices, and learn how to bet implement them in your service. Register and learn more here: https://ow.ly/pKCT50UeNbn

Join us for the 2025 CSKA and CPKN Research Symposium: Exploring and Implementing Trauma-Informed Policing. This event aims to provide a comprehensive opportunity to explore and engage with the latest research and evidence-based practices, and examples on how they can best be implemented. Register and learn more here: https://ow.ly/pKCT50UeNbn

Join us in welcoming CPKN’s new President, Sonia Poulin, as she wraps up the first week in her new role. We’re excited to see how the Network grows and evolves under her expert leadership.

Looking to boost your leadership skills, build trust, attract top talent, and lead effectively? Join the Canadian Credible Leadership Cohort! Our February 2025 cohort offers 30 spots for nine flexible, virtual workshops, perfect for professional development alongside your current responsibilities. Learn more: https://ow.ly/PJlw50TEssM

Check out this new course added to the #CPKN catalogue It will explain the concept of Community Safety and Well-Being, and how it's important to police, related agencies and partners. To learn more and register: https://ow.ly/pAyG50UaOgl

Registration is open for the 2025 CSKA and CPKN Research Symposium: Exploring and Implementing Trauma-Informed Policing. This two-day event will convene practice leaders and innovators to share emerging trends, discuss lessons learned, and offer fresh insights into the challenges and opportunities confronting policymakers, police leaders, and practitioners in their pursuit of effective trauma-informed practices. Register and learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eCJG4qzD

This February CPKN will be hosting a new Canadian Credible Leadership Cohort. Join us for weekly sessions that will help you to better understand your abilities to demonstrate behaviours, skills, and competencies for healthy leadership. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your leadership, only 30 spots available! https://ow.ly/Xk4P50Tuj6M