CPKN Recruiting for National Advisory Council and New Strategic Council
Bring your expertise. Shape the future. Be part of what’s next. By Rachel Cutcliffe At its core, the Canadian Police Knowledge Network (CPKN) is a network. For more than two decades, the Network has been strengthened by the expertise, experience, guidance, and perspectives of people working across policing and public safety. Integral parts of the Network have been CPKN’s Board of Directors and the National Advisory Committee (NAC). The latter, bringing together policing and public safety training experts to provide advice and guidance on the development of CPKN’s products, services, and initiatives to help ensure they meet the needs of the Network. As CPKN has evolved, so too has the need for diverse perspectives to help shape its future. To support this, CPKN is introducing a new Strategic Council which will be comprised of subject matter experts, thought leaders, and innovators who will provide foresight and strategic guidance. They will help CPKN anticipate emerging trends, identify opportunities, challenge assumptions, and adapt in a rapidly changing environment. “This is an exciting new chapter for CPKN,” said Sonia Poulin, President, CPKN. “Our Board of Directors provides strong governance and strategic oversight, while our National Advisory Committee brings invaluable expertise and perspectives from […]
Read More
From Planning to Kickoff: Building Collaboration for FIFA Success
Developed with police services and delivered by CPKN, the Vancouver Large Event Policing course and the Toronto FIFA World Cup 26™ course helped over 17, 000 personnel build a shared approach to safety, security, and collaboration. By Natalie Fournier For over a month, Canada joined the world in celebrating the FIFA World Cup, not only in fandom but as host in Vancouver and Toronto. With thousands of soccer fans, large crowds of spectators, and multiple FIFA events taking place in both cities, police and public safety professionals remained focused on what often went unseen: ensuring the security and well-being of participants. Through the Canadian Police Knowledge Network’s (CPKN) delivery of courses developed by the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) and the Toronto Police Service (TPS) to tackle large scale events, both services were able to lead training for police and public safety personnel in preparation for FIFA. First on the pitch was VPD, looking to CPKN to build a course using content the service had already created. This became Large Event Policing, available through the CPKN catalogue, providing the essential building blocks for anyone involved in public safety to develop the knowledge and skills needed to ensure successful and secure events, […]
Read More
Building Better Response Strategies for Child Abuse Investigations
Learn how standardized, trauma-informed response strategies can strengthen child abuse investigations and better support vulnerable children and families.
Read More
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.
Read More
Explore the Future of Police and Public Safety Training at the 2026 CPKN Conference
The countdown is on for the 2026 CPKN Conference. With technology continuously changing and emerging, this event provides a space for police and public safety professionals to explore the newest innovations in the field.
Read More
Ilias 9 is Coming to Your Portal
Your LMS is Getting an Update – Discover What’s New By Natalie Fournier As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing the learning experience for police and public safety professionals, CPKN will be performing its annual Learning Management System (LMS) upgrade on Monday, August 31. This update introduces several new features and usability improvements designed to make learning, administration, and content management easier and more effective. The ILIAS 9 upgrade includes a number of enhancements, including: What’s New Learn with Flashcards – Allows learners to review terms using a spaced repetition approach, making it easier to memorize definitions and reinforce key concepts. Bulk Import Glossary Terms – Users can now import glossary terms directly from spreadsheets, significantly reducing the time required to create and maintain learning resources. Improved Exercise Workflow – A clearer layout and improved organization make it easier to track current, upcoming, and completed assignments. Enhanced Test Results – Learners and instructors can now view all relevant information on a single page, with visual indicators for correct, partially correct, and incorrect answers. New filtering and sorting options also make assessment review faster and more intuitive. Redesigned Metadata Editor – The Learning Object Metadata (LOM) editor has been modernized with a more intuitive interface, making it faster and easier to manage metadata for courses […]
Read More
CPKN Receives Provincial Grant to Support Women in Public Safety Leadership in Prince Edward Island
The provincial grant will help women in policing and public safety across Prince Edward Island strengthen their leadership skills through CPKN’s Canadian Credible Leadership program. By Natalie Fournier The Canadian Police Knowledge Network (CPKN), a Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.)-based national not-for-profit, has been awarded a $ 20,000 grant from the Government of PEI Interministerial Women’s Secretariat to promote its Women in Public Safety Leadership Program, open to women in policing and public safety across P.E.I. The free Women in Public Safety Leadership Program is an extension of CPKN’s Canadian Credible Leadership (CCL) Cohort and will be fully funded by the grant with financial support from the Government of Canada Department for Women and Gender Equality in support of the National Action Plan to End Gender Based Violence. The Canadian Credible Leadership (CCL) Cohort is a virtual program led by a subject matter expert and blends online learning with facilitated workshops to provide a unique learning experience for users. Participants gain a better understanding of their abilities to demonstrate behaviours, skills, and competencies related to self-awareness and self-management, social awareness, problem solving, driving organizational change, and coaching. “This funding reflects a shared commitment to advancing gender equity and increasing leadership opportunities for women […]
Read More
From Engagement to Relations: CPKN Webinar Focuses on Intercultural Understanding and Reconciliation
Knowledge is only the beginning. Discover why developing intercultural skills is essential to building meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities. By Laura Newcombe The Canadian Police Knowledge Network (CPKN) commemorated National Indigenous History Month by hosting its latest Network Webinar Series, From Engagement to Relations: Building Trust with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Communities, on June 24, 2026. The session explored three key stages of building trust, beginning with Indigenous cultures and worldviews and how they differ from dominant Western perspectives. The session was led by Jennifer David, a senior consultant and lead on Truth and Reconciliation with the NVision Insight Group. Participants were guided to examine essential intercultural skills, such as self-awareness, communication, and adaptability, before grounding these concepts in the practical realities of respecting Indigenous rights and community protocols. “Knowing about Indigenous cultures and world views is the foundation, but that knowledge alone is not enough,” says David. “Knowledge without capacity is just awareness.” The session welcomed 100 participants from 38 different services and organizations located in eight different provinces. 93 per cent of the post-webinar survey respondents learned something new while watching. This hour-long webinar introduces topics that can be explored further in The Path: Your Journey Through Indigenous […]
Read More
Nominations now open for the 2026 F. Darren Smith Award of Excellence
This award recognizes individuals who are making a significant impact on police professional development. Learn more or nominate today. By Natalie Fournier The Canadian Police Knowledge Network (CPKN) is now accepting nominations for the F. Darren Smith Award of Excellence. Established in 2012, the award is presented annually at the CPKN Conference (formally known as the Stanhope Conference) and honours individuals in the Canadian police community who demonstrate exceptional leadership and dedication to advancing technology-enhanced learning (TEL). The award commemorates Staff Superintendent F. Darren Smith, whose 33-year career with the Toronto Police Service included pioneering efforts in police professional development through technology and had a lasting impact on national learning models. Anyone may submit a nomination. Nominees must be employed as a sworn or civilian member in a Canadian police service, police training academy, college, or institution, or be part of a related organization that is involved in police professional development. Completed nominations must be received by Friday, August 12, 2026, at 11:45 p.m. ET. If you are interested in learning more about this award, eligibility requirements, or would like to download a nomination form, please click here. Completed nomination forms can be emailed to communications@cpkn.ca.
Read More
You Spoke. We Listened: LMS Reporting is Getting a Major Upgrade
A new reporting system shaped directly by clients will deliver customizable, scheduled, and streamlined insights when it launches this fall. By Natalie Fournier You told us. We listened. Reporting in the Learning Management System (LMS) is getting an upgrade. The Canadian Police Knowledge Network (CPKN) is making enhancements to its LMS based on feedback received through a recent review that included a needs assessment and focus group survey conducted with clients across the country. According to the responses, the current reporting system wasn’t meeting client expectations. With this information, CPKN will start from scratch and rebuild the LMS for ease of use with a focus on the system’s reporting capabilities, a common issue identified by users. The reporting system allows clients to collect and analyze learning data within the system to track who is learning, how they are progressing, and overall performance. This data is used by learners, managers, and human resource teams to identify and track training completion. “The message from clients has been clear, reporting needs to be more intuitive and practical,” said Chantelle Ivanski, Director of Innovation, CPKN. “This project is about turning that feedback into a user-focused solution that makes data easier to access and use.” […]
Read More
