THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE: CANADIAN POLICING IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Abstract

On November 14, 2023, Devon Clunis presented The Pursuit of Excellence: Canadian Policing in The 21st Century for this year’s West Coast Security Conference. The presentation was followed by a question-and-answer period with questions from the audience and CASIS Vancouver executives. The key points discussed were that Canadian policing must evolve to stay relevant in a changing society and focus on addressing socio-cultural narratives and embracing change agents; Canadian policing must adapt to serve a variety of cultures and ethnicities, emphasizing cultural sensitivity; and enhancing collaboration, community engagement, and training focused on social justice and human rights to improve policing effectiveness and community trust.   Received: 01-14-2024 Revised: 01-26-2024