Past Conference
Explore key agenda highlights, top speakers, and industry insights from the 2026 Conference.
Co-Chairs
Jason D. Fraser
General Counsel, Legal Services
York Regional Police
D/Sgt. Thomas Reimer
Workplace Investigator
Toronto Police Service
Keynote Speaker
Stephen Reid
Chief Executive Officer
Canadian Association of Police Governance (CAPG)
Featured Speakers
Stephen Leach
Director
Law Enforcement Complaints Agency (LECA)
Ryan Teschner
Inspector General
Policing of Ontario
Caroline Verner
General Counsel and Director of Operations
RCMP External Review Committee
Joseph Martino
Director
Special Investigations Unit
R. Kyle Friesen
Director, Legal Services and General Counsel
Surrey Police Service
Jason Nicol
Crown Counsel, Crown Law Office, Criminal
Ministry of the Attorney General
Key Topics
One-Year Review of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA)
Examine how the CSPA is working in practice, including suspension without pay, discipline frameworks, and legal risks for police services.
Oversight and Accountability Under the New Policing Framework
Understand how Ontario’s oversight bodies (LECA, SIU, Inspectorate) are coordinating investigations and enforcing accountability under the CSPA.
Civil Litigation Trends and Police Liability
Analyze emerging claims against police services, including negligent investigation, use-of-force cases, and reputational risk management.
Legal Risks of AI and Emerging Technologies in Policing
Explore the ethical, privacy, and evidentiary implications of AI in investigations and administrative decision-making.
Search, Seizure, and Charter Compliance
Stay current on evolving Charter jurisprudence, including search warrants, privacy expectations, and recent Supreme Court decisions.
Discipline, Complaints, and Professional Standards
Gain practical guidance on handling misconduct, internal investigations, and complaint processes under new legal frameworks.
Managing Police Conduct and Organizational Risk
Address how police services mitigate risk related to officer conduct, media exposure, and oversight scrutiny.
Operational and Legal Challenges in Modern Policing
Explore how evolving legislation, technology, and public expectations are reshaping policing operations, investigations, and legal strategy.
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