Ilona Kusic wins the 2026 Taras Hryb Educational Builder’s Award

Ilona Kusic receives PSKN’s 2026 Taras Hryb Educational Builder’s Award for her contributions to private investigator education and training in British Columbia.  By Laura Newcombe The Professional Security Knowledge Network (PSKN) recently presented Ilona Kusic, Director, Kusic and Kusic Private Investigators Ltd, with the 2026 Taras Hryb Educational Builder’s Award. This award was presented during the Professional Investigators’ Association of British Columbia (PIABC) Spring Conference and is sponsored by PSKN. This award is named in recognition of Taras Hryb, who made outstanding contributions to education and training initiatives in British Columbia’s (BC) Private Investigators industry. Hryb was instrumental in the creation of the Introduction to Private Investigation courses that PSKN delivers in both BC and Alberta. Established in 2022, this award honours his legacy and acknowledges individuals within the PIABC membership who demonstrate a significant contribution to the education and training of private investigators in BC. “Through her leadership and commitment to learning, Ilona has been fundamental in expanding educational opportunities for private investigators across BC,” said Lee Gauthier, manager, business development, PSKN. “Her dedication to advancing professional development truly embodies the spirit of this award.” Kusic has been a part of the private investigative industry for 34 years, dedicating her career […]

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 […]

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 […]

CPKN Now Accepting Abstract Submission for the 2026 CPKN Conference

CPKN is inviting presenters to submit abstracts for consideration at the 2026 CPKN Conference.

Realities and Risk of Foreign Actor Interference

CPKN welcomes the RCMP Foreign Actor Interference Team to explore the tactics, risks, and real-world impacts of foreign actor interference. 

CPKN opens registration for its next Canadian Credible Leadership Cohort this September

The virtual program focuses on building the crucial management skills and competencies of police leaders.

Championing Gender-Inclusive Policing

The webinar examines how policing workplaces can become safer and more inclusive for Trans and Gender Diverse employees.

Creating and Fostering a Safe Workplace for Trans and Gender Diverse Employees – Network Webinar Series

Sergeant Sean O’Brien named inaugural CPKN Compass Award recipient

Read about our CPKN Compass Award recipient.

Sergeant Ryan Buhrig wins the 2025 F. Darren Smith Award of Excellence

Read about our 2025 award recipient.