When Every Interaction Matters: Understanding and Combatting Antisemitism
As hate crimes against Jewish Canadians continue to climb, specialized training can help frontline professionals identify bias, support victims, and strengthen community safety.
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From Engagement to Relations: Expand Your Learning During National Indigenous History Month
Mark National Indigenous History Month in June by building your cultural awareness and exploring meaningful learning opportunities with CPKN. By Natalie Fournier As we prepare to recognize National Indigenous History Month in June, the Canadian Police Knowledge Network (CPKN) invites you to begin a meaningful journey toward increasing your cultural awareness of Indigenous Peoples across Canada through The Path: Your Journey Through Indigenous Canada. This online program supports the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action for Canadians to receive cultural competency training and offers a strong foundation for continued learning and reflection. Participants of The Path will explore the terminology used to describe Indigenous peoples, examine key historical events, the importance of cultural traditions and values, and be encouraged to reflect on how to build respectful and informed relationships with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. For more information on The Path: Your Journey Through Indigenous Canada and to enroll for just $66 (60% off) plus tax, visit the CPKN catalogue. This limited-time offer is available from May 28 to July 31, 2026. An additional knowledge opportunity is CPKN’s upcoming Network Webinar Series on Wednesday, June 24, entitled From Engagement to Relations: Building Trust with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Communities, led by Jennifer […]
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The Human System Behind the Badge: Rethinking Mental Health and Prevention
CPKN’s Network Webinar Series introduces a new learning series to help organizations build stronger, safer teams. By Natalie Fournier The Canadian Police Knowledge Network (CPKN) commemorated Mental Health Awareness Month by hosting its latest Network Webinar Series, Resilient First Responders: Protecting Members Through Prevention, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The webinar presented the importance of individual and organizational commitment to trauma awareness, psychological safety, education, and resilience, providing a connection of these concepts to real-world operational realities through facilitated discussion. The session was led by Lieutenant Colonel Steven Boychyn, Director of Training at Wounded Warriors Canada, and Dr. Yasmeen Krameddine, a national expert in de-escalation and resilience. Participants were guided through key concepts related to proactive approaches to member protection, with a focus on preventing risk before incidents, complaints, or investigations occur. “Misconduct and excessive force rarely come from people who set out to cause harm. They come from good officers who were maybe running on empty …or maybe from a culture where asking for help still kind of feels like a risk,” says Dr. Krameddine. “This is not a people problem. It’s really a systems problem, and systems can be fixed. The real question isn’t how to punish failure; it’s how to prevent it. And that starts with understanding the human system underneath the badge.” The webinar also introduced CPKN’s new learning series, Resilient First Responders. The five-part series explores building personal coping skills, fostering psychologically safe and informed workplaces, reinforcing […]
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Keeping Crowds Safe: Preparing for Large Scale Events
Developed with the Vancouver Police Department, Large Event Policing provides frontline personnel with the knowledge and confidence to manage complex crowd dynamics and respond effectively to emerging risks.
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CPKN launches a new way to boost collaboration within the Network
Learn how your course idea could appear in the CPKN catalogue.
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CPKN Price Adjustment Effective February 11, 2026
CPKN and its affiliate, PSKN, will introduce a modest increase to select courses to continue offering quality content for police and public safety professionals.
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Epilepsy and Seizure Response Training for Police Officers Available Through CPKN
CPKN and the Canadian Epilepsy Alliance, in partnership with Epilepsy Ontario, want to empower you with epilepsy response skills in an emergency.
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CPKN Announces Two New Cohorts for the 2026 Canadian Credible Leadership Program
CCL teaches the skills necessary for leadership at any level.
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Border Security: How the OPP and CPKN Fast-Tracked Training to Help Enhance Border Security
Learn how a partnership between CPKN and the OPP launched a training course that equips officers to deter, detect, and disrupt border-related criminal activity.
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CPKN Catalogue | July Update
Stay informed about the latest training from the Canadian Police Knowledge Network (CPKN). Explore this month’s featured courses and updates to find the right learning opportunities for you and your team.
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