Research Symposium - Canadian Police Knowledge Network

Research Symposium

Thank you for joining us

The Community Safety Knowledge Alliance (CSKA) and the Canadian Police Knowledge Network (CPKN) hosted the inaugural CSKA and CPKN Research Symposium from February 25 to 27, 2025.

The theme of the symposium was, “Exploring and Implementing Trauma-Informed Policing.”

Why Attend?

This two-day event convened practice leaders and innovators to where they shared emerging trends, discussed lessons learned, and offered fresh insights into the challenges and opportunities confronting policymakers, police leaders, and practitioners in their pursuit of effective trauma-informed practices.

Participants had a unique and comprehensive opportunity to explore and engage with the latest research and evidence-based practices that local police services and their personnel can adopt and implement.

Schedule

Below is a sample schedule from the symposium held in February 2025.

Tuesday, February 25

6 - 7 P.M

Registration desk open

Wednesday, February 26

7:30 - 8:30 A.M.

Breakfast and registration desk open

8:30 - 8:45 A.M.

Opening remarks

8:45 - 9:45 A.M.

Keynote Presentation - Trauma Informed Sexual Assault Investigations: What Police Need to Know

9:45 - 10:45 A.M.

Presentation - The Brain Story and Resilience Scale in Action: From Awareness to Implementation

10:45 - 11 A.M.

Break

11 A.M. - 12:15 P.M.

Panel - Using the Brain Story and Resilience Scale Framework to Support Better Outcomes for Communities

12:15 - 1:15 P.M.

Lunch

1:15 - 2:15 P.M.

Lighting the Fire Within - Culture and Trauma Informed Policing Operationalized

2:15 - 3:30 P.M.

Trauma-Informed Policing and Employee Wellness Programs: Why Prioritizing Psychological, Emotional and Physical Well-being of Employees is Critical to Service Delivery and Organizational Sustainability

3:30 - 3:45 P.M.

Break

3:45 - 4:45 P.M.

Tasmania Police: Trauma Informed Practice

4:45 - 6:30 P.M.

Networking Event

Tuesday, February 25

7:30 - 8:30 A.M.

Breakfast

8:30 - 9:30 A.M.

Keynote Presentation - The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Study: An Overview with Recent Results and Opportunities for all Police

9:30 - 10:30 A.M.

Beyond Resilience: The MAGNUSity of Preemptive Strength Through the 11 Rings of Performance and Wellbeing

10:30 - 10:45 A.M.

Break

10:45 - 11:45 A.M.

Best and Worst: The Dual Perspective of Police Citizen Interactions

11:45 A.M. - 12:45 P.M.

Lunch

12:45 - 1:45 P.M.

Neurodiversity in Policing: Building Better Practices for Safer Interactions

1:45 - 2:30 P.M.

Presentation - Who is the Justice Client: The Victim Offender Overlap

2:30 - 2:45 P.M.

Break

2:45 - 3:30 P.M.

Panel - Who is the Justice Client: The Victim Offender Overlap

3:30 - 4 P.M.

Group Discussion - Where Do We Go From Here

4 - 4:15 P.M.

Closing Remarks

Find The Full Agenda Here Learn About Our Presenters

Registration

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Venue & Accommodations

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Frequently Asked Questions

What if I have a dietary restriction?

Please provide this information when you complete your registration form. If you would like to provide more information to the event organizers regarding your dietary requirements, please contact communications@cpkn.ca

What is the dress code?

We do not have a specific dress code for the event, but we recommend business casual.

How do I travel to and from the conference?

If you are arriving by plane at the Toronto Pearson Airport, there is a free shuttle available to the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel and Suites. Terminal 1 – Ground Level – Door R

For more information about transportation from Toronto Pearson Airport visit: https://www.torontopearson.com/en/transportation-and-parking

For more information about transportation from Billy Bishop Airport visit: https://www.billybishopairport.com/to-from/

If you are driving, the hotel is located at: 5875 Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario

How can I get help with accessibility during the conference?

Please contact the CPKN team at info@cpkn.ca

Are meals included in my registration?

Breakfast and lunch are included each day of the conference (Wednesday and Thursday).

What is the cancellation policy?

Please contact info@cpkn.ca if you need to cancel your registration.

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Contact Us

For additional information about the CSKA and CPKN Research Symposium, please email us at info@cpkn.ca or contact:

Heather Fudge

Special Projects and Engagement Coordinator
Canadian Police Knowledge Network

heather.fudge@cpkn.ca

Rachel Cutcliffe

Director of Outreach and Communications
Canadian Police Knowledge Network

rachel.cutcliffe@cpkn.ca

Sarah Camus

Business Development Representative
Canadian Police Knowledge Network

sarah.camus@cpkn.ca