14th Annual Law of Policing Conference, Eastern Edition - WEB

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May 3–4, 2023 | Novotel Toronto North York Hotel, Toronto, ON

14TH ANNUAL LAW OF POLICING CONFERENCE

EASTERN EDITION

Critical updates and takeaways on police reform and legal liability

Benchmark with expert faculty from:

» Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIOBC)

» Independent Investigations Unit of Manitoba

» Ministry of the Solicitor General

» New Brunswick Police Commission

» Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD)

» Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)

» Ontario Special Constable Association

» Peel Regional Police

» Police Association of Ontario

» RCMP

» Surrey Police Service

» Toronto Police Service

Highlights for 2023

‰ Preparing for the Uncertain Impact of Incoming Disciplinary Regimes under the Reformed Comprehensive Ontario Police Service Act

‰ Investigating Suspected Criminal Police Corruption: Best Practices for Police Executives and Senior Leaders

‰ CASE STUDY! Implementing Early Warning Systems for Uncovering Officer Misconduct

Canada’s must attend event for in-house police counsel and professional standard officers

KEYNOTE ADDRESS:

Detective Chief Superintendent Andrew Gould

National Cybercrime Programme Lead UK National Police Chiefs’ Council

‰ Freedom of Expression Limits for Police: Reconciling Charter Rights with Employment Policies Amid Protests, Political Unrest and Social Media Activity

‰ Investigating Suspected Crimes Against Police Officers: The Finer Points of Effective Processes and Procedures for Conducting and Internal Investigations

Don’t Miss Practical, Intensive Pre-Conference Workshops:

WORKSHOP A: Fulfilling New Mandatory Requirements for Human Rights, Systemic Racism and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Policing

WORKSHOP B: A Comprehensive Guide to to New Reporting Guidelines for Police Service Boards Under the Community Safety and Policing Act and Comprehensive Ontario Police Services Act

Distinguished Speakers

Conference Co-Chairs

Christopher Diana Senior Counsel, Legal Services Branch

Ministry of the Solicitor General

Marianne Wright General Counsel Toronto Police Services

Distinguished Faculty

Brent J. Arnold, JD Partner

Gowling WLG

Inspector John Babiar Professional Standards Investigative Unit Toronto Police Service

The Hon. Justice Michael Block Provincial Judge Ontario Court of Justice

Staff Superintendent Peter Code Professionalism and Accountability Toronto Police Service

David Cowling Partner Johnstone & Cowling LLP

Lisa Darling Executive Director Ontario Association of Police Services Board (OAPSB)

R. Kyle Friesen General Counsel, Legal Services Surrey Police Service

Carla Goncalves

Deputy Director Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD)

Detective Chief Superintendent

Andrew Gould

National Cybercrime Programme Lead UK National Police Chiefs’ Council

Dr. Bryant Greenbaum Adjunct Professor, Osgoode Hall Law School Professional Development York University

Lawrence Gridin Partner

Criminal Law Group, Brauti Thorning LLP

Sean Hanley Legal Counsel, Constitutional Law Branch Ministry of the Attorney General for Ontario

Lauren Katz Counsel

Ministry of the Solicitor General

Sarah Kennedy President Ontario Special Constable Association

Ron LeClair Principal LeClair & Associates

Ronald J. MacDonald, K.C. Chief Civilian Director (CCD) Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIOBC)

John Malichen-Snyder Counsel

Ministry of the Solicitor General

Jeff McGowan

Prairie Region Board Directors National Police Federation

Staff Sergeant Dave Merkel Neighbourhood Policing - West Ottawa Police Service

Jason Nicol Crown Counsel, Justice Prosecutions Unit, Crown Law Office – Criminal

Ministry of the Attorney General

Jovana Orabovic Legal Counsel

Peel Regional Police

The Hon. Justice G. Paul Renwick Provincial Judge Ontario Court of Justice

Sgt. Tish Tarachandra National Critical Incident Program, Crisis Negotiator RCMP O Division

Ryan Teschner

Inspector General of Policing, Inspectorate of Policing

Ministry of the Solicitor General

Zane Tessler Executive Director Independent Investigations Unit of Manitoba

Paul VandeGraaf Chief of Police Cobourg Police Service

Rick Votour Senior Consultant and Investigator New Brunswick Police Commission

The Hon. Justice

Jodie-Lynn Waddilove Provincial Judge Ontario Court of Justice

Samuel Walker Crown Counsel, Crown Law Office – Criminal

Ministry of the Attorney General for Ontario

Supt. Thomas Walker Assistant Criminal Operations Officer

“F” Division Criminal Operations, RCMP

Sharon Wilmot Legal Counsel

Peel Regional Police

Who Should Attend

y Police Chiefs, Deputy Chiefs, Sheriffs, and their Counsel

y Police Commissioners

y Professional Standards Investigators

y Executives of Police Associations and their Counsel

y Police Discipline Adjudicators

y Criminal Law Practitioners

y Government Policy Drafters

y Government Attorneys

y Members of the Plaintiff Bar

y Police Service Board Members

Pre-Conference Workshops

Tuesday, May 2 (In Person Only)

8:30 am–12:00 pm (8:00 am Registration Opens)

Fulfilling New Mandatory Legislative Requirements for Applying Human Rights and Systemic Racism and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Policing

microphone-alt Dr. Bryant Greenbaum, Adjunct Professor, Osgoode Hall Law School Professional Development, York University

EDI 1:00 pm–4:30 pm (12:30 pm Registration Opens)

A Comprehensive Guide to Adhering to New Reporting Guidelines for Police Service Boards Under the New Community Safety and Policing Act and the incoming Comprehensive Ontario Police Services Act

microphone-alt Lisa Darling, Executive Director, Ontario Association of Police Services Board (OAPSB)

Under the Community Safety and Policing Act (2019), coming into effect in 2023, police services boards members are required to take mandatory training on governance, human rights, and systemic racism, as well as equity, diversity and inclusion. This session will delve into all three areas.

Part I: Human Rights

• Identifying the special responsibilities of lawyers and paralegals to respect the human rights laws in force in Ontario

• How to prevent and address discrimination and harassment: The latest best practices and lessons learned

Part II: Systemic Racism

• Understanding power and privilege, unconscious bias or cultural homophily

• The lesser-known impact of daily verbal, behavioural and environmental indignities

Part III: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• Preparing a diversity plan to ensure members of the board are representative of the population, in accordance with the Community Safety and Policing Act, (2019)

• Discussing the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace

• Implementing best practices for workplace diversity and inclusion

This session will look at how the role of the police board member will change under two incoming pieces of legislation.

In 2023, the Community Safety and Policing Act, (2019) is taking effect, bringing with it new requirements for police services boards to review and create new policies and adhere to new reporting guidelines. As well, the incoming Comprehensive Ontario Police Services Act (2019), offers clarity on the role of board members.

• Creating a diversity plan to ensure that the members of the board are representative of the diversity of the population of their municipality, in accordance with the Comprehensive Ontario Police Services Act (2019)

» Processes for reviewing, publishing and approving the plan

• Clarifying when the board can and cannot make policies or give directions to the Chief of Police –specific investigations

» Conduct of specific operations

» Management or discipline of specific police officers

• Implementing new requirements to publish directions to the Chief of Police

• Reviewing arbitration operations when disputing police budgets

• Preparing a safety and well-being plan, and advisory committee

• Appointing new members: Reasonable steps to promote the appointment of members from demographic groups

• Preparing annual reports itemizing the steps taken to ensure boards members reflect the diversity of the population

Interesting topics and the speakers had a clear understanding of the material and good knowledge base.

Inspector, York Regional Police

Day One

Wednesday, May 3

7:30 Registration Opens and Refreshments Served

8:45

Opening

Remarks from the Co-Chairs

microphone-alt Christopher Diana, Ministry of the Solicitor General

Marianne Wright, General Counsel, Toronto Police Services

9:00

Preparing for the Uncertain Impact of Incoming Disciplinary Regimes under the Reformed Comprehensive Ontario Police Service Act

microphone-alt Lawrence Gridin, Partner, Criminal Law Group, Brauti Thorning LLP

Lauren Katz, Counsel, Ministry of the Solicitor General

John Malichen-Snyder, Counsel, Ministry of the Solicitor General

Marianne Wright, General Counsel, Toronto Police Services

The incoming Comprehensive Ontario Police Services Act (2019) includes modernizing parts of the discipline system for police officers. Different types of disciplinary action can be imposed by the Chief of Police without first conducting a hearing.

• Status report on the timeline for implementation

• How the disciplinary regime in the Act will affect professional standards, and internal disciplinary process

• Managing disciplinary hearings in the matter of termination and demotion

• Deciphering when suspension without pay applies and under what conditions

• When you can (and cannot) go to arbitration

• Determining what constitutes fair legal representation for the police association service member

10:00 Networking Break

10:15

Judges Panel: A View from the Bench

microphone-alt

The Hon. Justice Michael Block, Provincial Judge, Ontario Court of Justice

The Hon. Justice G. Paul Renwick, Provincial Judge, Ontario Court of Justice

The Hon. Justice Jodie-Lynn Waddilove, Provincial Judge, Ontario Court of Justice

CI is delighted to host sitting judges for a practical and candid discussion of common legal and policing issues that come before the bench. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to hear their perspectives and walk away with knowledge you can incorporate into your day-to-day.

• Considerations for section 10b of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms

• Police note-taking and witness issues

• Finding efficiencies in the Courts

11:15

Investigating Suspected Criminal Police Corruption: Best Practices for Police Executives and Senior Leaders

microphone-alt Staff Sergeant Dave Merkel, Neighbourhood Policing - West, Ottawa Police Service

Jason Nicol, Crown Counsel, Justice Prosecutions Unit, Crown Law Office - Criminal, Ministry of the Attorney General

Sgt. Tish Tarachandra, National Critical Incident Program, Crisis Negotiator, RCMP O Division

This session will focus on what senior management and legal representatives of police services need to know about investigating police corruption, the politics of their roles in such matters, and how these investigations should be managed. Do police agencies have robust internal mechanisms to ensure processes are not being abused?

• Common issues and public tips that may be indicative of corruption

• Initial steps to validate information

• When to request external agency support

• Balancing organizational risk with the need to obtain evidence

• Handling confidential sources

• Ensuring the integrity of the investigation

• Deciding which investigative path to follow – the criminal vs administrative (PSA) issue

• Identifying conflicts of interest and adhering to guidelines

• Implementing effective practices and reporting mechanisms

• Case Study Review: Breach of Trust – Officers accepting money from tow-truck companies

12:00 Networking Luncheon for Speakers and Delegates

1:15 CASE STUDY

Implementing Early Intervention Systems for Preventing Potential Officer Misconduct

microphone-alt S/Superintendent Peter Code, Toronto Police Service

Join this session to discover what an early warning system for police misconduct includes and how it can be implemented effectively.

• Identifying patterns of misconduct that can give rise to liability

• Pursuing disciplinary action or pursuing opportunities for more training, and where to draw the line

• Monitoring and assessing the success rate – and identifying deficiencies

2:00

The Scope of Search and Seizure Authority involving Police Officer Property Post-York Regional District School Board Decision

microphone-alt Samuel Walker, Crown Counsel, Crown Law Office – Criminal, Ministry of the Attorney General for Ontario

Sharon Wilmot, Legal Counsel, Peel Regional Police

How does Section 8 Of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms apply to security and policing environments, and non-criminal inquiries?

• Exploring the regulatory powers of an employer to search an employee’s cellphone, computer and other devices

• Can the principles applied in criminal cases be applied to internal investigations?

• Case study: Analyzing how the judge’s decision affects police and security personnel following Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario v. York Region District School Board, 2022 ONCA

• Are police agencies allowed to look at the internal activity of their own officers?

• Accessing information and searching police radio activity

• Investigation – who gets to look at the information – what protection is there for the officer’s privacy

• Delineating when can police disciplinary files can be used after the matter is closed

3:00 Networking Refreshment Break

3:15

What it Now takes to Secure Injunctions in the Context of Public Protests and Civil Disobedience

microphone-alt R. Kyle Friesen, General Counsel, Legal Services, Surrey Police Service

Christopher Diana, Senior Counsel, Legal Services Branch, Ministry of the Solicitor General

This session will look at the legal mechanics of winning injunctions in the context of public protests and civil disobedience. This session will also take a specific look at the injunction granted by the Ontario Superior Court with an aim to end a protest blockade at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor Ontario.

• Adhering to court processes and the role that police counsel can play between the parties and in Court

• Analyzing the expectations of the court’s decisions and procedural requirements

• Examining the right of police to submit Affidavit evidence in support of the granting or continuing of injunctions as “interested non-parties” to the application

• Examining how injunctions differ when they are applied to public vs. private property

» Roads, sidewalks, bridges and parks

» Commercial and land under development

• Examining how injunctions apply in with the context of a labour or employment law issue

4:15 THE FUTURE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

Fighting Crime in the Metaverse: Evolving Police Investigations Techniques and Legal Applications for Addressing Crimes within Virtual Reality Platforms

microphone-alt Brent J. Arnold, JD, Partner, Gowling WLG

Ron LeClair, Principal, LeClair & Associates

This session will explore the current legal and police actions that can be applied inside a Massive Multiplayer Online Experience (MMO) or other multi-player games.

• Exploring the applications for a virtual reality police station for players to report crimes and give statements

• Analyzing the ability to investigate crimes in the metaverse, including crimes of theft and sexual assault

• Examining the legality of a wiretap and other evidence gathering techniques on a virtual reality space, and the expectation of privacy

• Discovering the functionality of police using avatars in a virtual space

• Delineating how entrapment laws may apply or differ in the virtual context

5:00

Canadian Forces National Defense

Closing Remarks from the Co-Chairs

Great experience overall. Appreciated the different points of view represented by the different speakers on such a variety of topics.

Day Two Thursday, May 4

8:30 Registration Opens and Refreshments Served

9:00

Remarks from the Co-Chairs

9:05

Fireside Chat

microphone-alt Ryan Teschner, Inspector General of Policing, Inspectorate of Policing, Ministry of the Solicitor General

A look at the status of policing in Canada, from the perspective of the Inspector General of Policing, two years after the new national role was created.

• Inspections of police services and boards

• Systemic concerns regarding the provision of policing

• Complaints about board members

• Whether a police service is providing adequate and effective policing

9:30

Standardizing Use-of-Force Policy Across Canada

microphone-alt Ronald J. MacDonald, K.C., Chief Civilian Director (CCD), Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIOBC)

Jeff McGowan, Prairie Region Board Directors, National Police Federation

Supt. Thomas Walker, Assistant Criminal Operations Officer, "F" Division Criminal Operations, RCMP

This session will outline the steps being taken to align the use-of-force standard across policing agencies, nationally. How will a national policy be adopted across jurisdictions, and what growing pains can be anticipated?

• Defining what is considered “use of force that is reasonable and necessary” and the threshold for applying the definition

• Implementing “less lethal interventions,” and eliminating chokeholds, as directed by the Minister of Public Safety’s mandate letter

• Balancing public safety with officer safety objectives

• Exploring how training initiatives will be updated and implemented

10:15 Networking Break

10:30

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: What Canadian Police Can Gain from UK Initiatives to Combat Cybercrime

microphone-alt Detective Chief Superintendent Andrew Gould, National Cybercrime Programme Lead, UK National Police Chiefs’ Council

11:15

Freedom of Expression Limits for Police: Reconciling Charter Rights and Employment Policies Amid Protests, Political Unrest and Social Media Activity

microphone-alt Carla Goncalves, Deputy Director, Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD)

Sean Hanley, Legal Counsel, Constitutional Law Branch, Ministry of the Attorney General for Ontario

Are police officers ever off duty and if so, are members allowed to voice political and other opinions, and how is their conduct measured? This session will examine a police officer’s Charter Rights, as it pertains to engaging in freedom of speech and peaceable assembly, while examining the interplay of a police officer’s role as a public order enforcer and department employee.

• Examining individual rights versus employment laws, with a look at police members participating in, and financial donations to, the Freedom Convoy Protest in Ottawa

• Exploring the legal ramifications of policing officers posting on social media

• Considerations when a police member’s personal message runs contrary to the police agency’s message

• Deciding when disciplinary action is warranted and when criminal charges are warranted

• Discussing when are police allowed to have an active voice?

12:00 Networking Luncheon for Speakers and Delegates

1:00

Conducting Investigations on Behalf of Other Agencies

microphone-alt Inspector John Babiar, Professional Standards Investigative Unit, Toronto Police Service

Rick Votour, Senior Consultant and Investigator, New Brunswick Police Commission

MEDIA PARTNERS:

Investigating Suspected Crimes Against Police Officers: The Finer Points of Effective Processes and Procedures for Conducting Internal Investigations

microphone-alt Ian D. Scott, Former Director, Ontario Special Investigations Unit; External Counsel, Ontario Civilian Police Commission, Principal, Law office of Ian Scott

Jason Nicol, Crown Counsel, Justice Prosecutions Unit, Crown Law Office - Criminal, Ministry of the Attorney General

Zane Tessler, Executive Director, Independent Investigations Unit of Manitoba

This session will delve into the unique challenges and dynamics associated with investigating a suspected crime or misconduct, when both the victim and the accused are members of a police organization, including sexual and/or physical assault, domestic assault, breach of trust, bullying and intimidation.

• How does the complainant come forward, through human resources, or through OIPRD, who would handle the complaint complaining on its origin?

• When does this move from an internal to an external investigation?

• Who has priority to access information and when

• How to share, or not share information between the union and employees

• Relevance of confidentiality, with both parties being internal

• Examining a police officer’s access to justice, and how it differs from other citizens

• What are the systems that need to be put into place so that they can be investigated properly?

• Analyzing the importance of informal discipline, and if this is more or less appropriate in the circumstance

• Pathways to make it easier for police members to report crime, and mitigate the perceived and potential effect on their career

2:30 Networking Refreshment Break

P 2:45

ETHICS

How to Manage Concurrent Complaints in Labour Arbitration and the Human Rights Tribunal

microphone-alt David Cowling, Partner, Johnstone & Cowling LLP

Jovana Orabovic, Legal Counsel, Peel Regional Police

• Ethical issues around communications

• Record sharing and statutory privilege issues

• Impact of prior findings in related processes

• Litigation strategies

• Case study: Northern Regional Health Authority v Horrocks, 2021 SCC 42 is a new Supreme Court of Canada decision

3:30 CASE STUDY

Exploring an Expanded Range of Duties for Special Constables

microphone-alt Sarah Kennedy, President, Ontario Special Constable Association

Paul VandeGraaf, Chief of Police, Cobourg Police Service

This session will look at the new provisions under the Comprehensive Ontario Police Services Act (2019), to more closely regulate the appointment, duties, employment and discipline of special constables. As well, this session will explore different police pilot projects whereby special constables are expanding their role.

• Examining how use of force differs between police officers and special constables

• Discussing oversight regimes and mechanisms to make a complaint against a special constable

• Analyzing which laws and bylaws can be included within the authority of special constables, such as enforcing Trespass to Property Act and Investigate Services Act

4:15

Closing Remarks from the Co-Chairs

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