Join CPKN for a Network Webinar Series on Tuesday, May 5 from noon to 1 p.m. (ET) for an informative webinar led by Steven Boychyn, Director of Training, Wounded Warriors Canada, and Dr. Yasmeen Krameddine, national expert in de-escalation and resilience.
Police and public safety organizations are facing unprecedented risk exposure: rising public scrutiny, increasing complaint volumes, expanding legal liability, and greater expectations for accountability in an environment where most member protection still begins after something has gone wrong.
This Network Webinar Series introduces a proactive approach to member protection, focused on reducing preventable risk before incidents, complaints, or investigations occur.
Why This Matters Now
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a timely reminder that mental wellness is not only a personal issue, but an operational and organizational one, especially for the policing and public safety community.
Many of the most costly and high‑risk incidents are not the result of intent or misconduct, but of stress‑impaired decision‑making and communication breakdowns. Under sustained pressure, cognitive processing narrows, threat perception increases, communication becomes reactive, and critical opportunities for de‑escalation are missed. These dynamics directly contribute to complaint‑triggering interactions, the escalation of routine encounters, and a greater likelihood of force being used.
This session will emphasize the importance of individual and organizational commitment to trauma awareness, psychological safety, education, and resilience, and will connect these concepts to real‑world operational realities through facilitated discussion.
Please note that this presentation will be recorded and will be offered in English only.
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Meet Our Presenters
LCol Steven Boychyn, Director of Training, Wounded Warriors Canada
Lieutenant Colonel Steven Boychyn (Canadian Forces’ Decoration) has served in the Canadian Armed Forces since 1993, including command of 32 Combat Engineer Regiment and international deployment on Operation KOBOLD with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
His civilian career includes senior engineering and management roles across multiple industries and regions worldwide. Recognized with numerous honours, including the Canadian Forces Decoration, NATO Non Article 5 Medal, and the King’s Coronation Medal. He currently serves as Senior Directing Staff at the Canadian Army Command and Staff College, combining operational experience with a strong focus on professional education and training.
Dr. Yasmeen Krameddine, National Expert in De-Escalation and Resilience
Dr. Yasmeen Krameddine (Doctor of Psychiatry) is an internationally recognized researcher and trainer helping police organizations reduce use-of-force incidents, lower complaints, and strengthen officer performance under pressure. She is the Founder of ProTraining and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta.
With over 15 years of experience working with police services across North America, her work addresses key challenges including burnout, public scrutiny, and decision-making in high-stress environments. Her research with a Canadian police service involving over 850 officers demonstrated a 41 per cent reduction in use-of-force incidents and significant improvements in efficiency and public trust.