Welcome to the most anticipated law enforcement event in Eastern Canada! Every year we bring together chiefs of police, in-house counsel, and a wide-variety of government and civilian agencies from across the country to delve into new legislation and precedent-setting case law, to determine the highest of police standards.
WHO YOU WILL MEET
- 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
ABOUT THIS CONFERENCE
Police operations are getting an overhaul in Ontario and provinces across Canada are watching for the ripple effect. The incoming Comprehensive Ontario Police Service Act, is due to come into effect in 2023, bringing a wide range of changes, including a new disciplinary regime, safeguards for whistleblowers, mandatory systemic racism training, and more.
Join The Canadian Institute’s 14th Annual Law of Policing Conference, Eastern Edition, taking place May 3 & 4, 2023 as our expert speaker faculty delves into the most critical challenges and controversial issues facing police services, police associations, police boards, peace officers, special constables, and their counsel. Plus, discover the new ways advancements in technology are changing the way police investigate crimes, the way legal counsel applying the law, the way judges are reviewing evidence in court.
WHAT OUR PAST ATTENDEES SAY
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Great experience overall. Appreciated the different points of view represented by the different speakers on such a variety of topics.
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Very well-organized conference. Good variety of topics and speakers, yet all relevant to our work.
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Very good, interesting and informative. Wonderful presenters.

Livestream Also Available
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