Canadian Association of Threat Assessment Professionals

The Potential Impacts of Pandemic Policing on Police Legitimacy:

Planning Past the Covid-19 Crisis

Date: October 6, 2020

Time:   PDT: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

MDT: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

CDT: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

EDT: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

ADT: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

NLF: 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

On-Line and On-Demand Webinar

Key Points:

• Legitimacy is the biggest issue facing policing today.
• Covid-19 got the discussion going and recent events have taken the toll on police legitimacy.
• How we can address these issues and build/re-build community relationships.

One of the biggest challenges facing modern policing in recent years has been the lack of police legitimacy. The tipping point of this phenomenon is often attributed to the Rodney King incident in Los Angeles in 1991 where LAPD officers were videoed assaulting a lone black male and eventually were all acquitted thereby etching deep distrust between communities and police. This, coupled with what is referred to as the militarization of policing, having lasting consequences and impact on police community relations and how interactions between police and community shape society today. In the wake of pandemic policing due to Covid-19 there are tales of two eventualities for police legitimacy that will be explored; 1) The police response to the pandemic results in further militarization and draw deeper divides between police and communities 2) Police response is compassionate and with procedurally just operations resulting in the rebuilding of police legitimacy post-pandemic.

Insp. Daniel Jones

Edmonton Police Service

Cost:

Live:  Member: $39.00

On Demand - Member: $37.50

Live - Non-member: $59.00

On Demand - Non-member $57.50

Webinar Series: Behavioural Threat Assessment & Management - Essential Elements for Effective Practice

July 28th, 2020

10:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Online Webinar

Professionals from a wide range of organizations (e.g. schools, campuses, healthcare
systems, corporate settings, etc.) are increasingly dealing with situations involving
persons who engage in threatening, aberrant, or concerning behaviours. Such persons can
include current or former students, patients, customers, or employees; those in current or
former relationships with them; contractors or vendors; & other persons not affiliated with
the organization. Their behaviours may range from tactics of bullying & intimidation, to
stalking & harassment, to acts of violence that devastate a school, campus, workplace,
family, or community. Incidents from around the world have underscored the ongoing
need for collaborative & integrated strategies to prevent violence where possible, & to
mitigate risk of harm where necessary.

Many organizations are implementing Threat Assessment & Management processes to
enhance their response to complex situations. Over the past 30 years, there have been
major developments in the science & practice of the prevention of targeted violence, & in
the effective use of multidisciplinary processes to identify, assess & manage cases. This
session will outline the essential elements of effective threat management processes,
discuss strategies for implementation & enhancement of those elements in accordance
with research & contemporary standards of practice.

Dr. Gene Deisinger

Cost: Free (space is limited)

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2020 Annual Workshop and Conference - UPDATE

A note to our CATAP Members and Friends as the challenges of this ever-evolving global
crisis continue to impact all of us at a very personal level. As threat assessment
professionals, we work tirelessly to keep our communities safe year-round by mitigating risk
through best practices in our respective fields. Thank you for all you do everyday.

The top priority for our CATAP community is health and safety. That is why, in light of
growing concerns surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, we have made the difficult
decision to cancel this year’s national workshop and conference. We realize this event is
a highlight of the work year for many, including ourselves, as a time to re-engage and
reconnect with colleagues and friends, but also know that you have entrusted us as your
Board to make these decisions for the wellbeing of our membership.

Furthermore, although October may be well past the worst of current health concerns,
indications are that repercussions for our economy and travel will be long-lasting. The
Board will be required to sign a contract with Fairmont in the near future. As this contract
will commit us to over sixty thousand dollars ($60,000), the Board believes this is too large a
risk for us to take on.

For environmental considerations, we have also chosen to make JTAM accessible only
electronically unless otherwise specifically requested. If you would like to receive hard
copies, please contact Geoff at geoff.frisby@catap.ca

We value your continued support and encourage you to renew your annual membership
for 2020/2021 now. To support continuing learning opportunities and maintain contact
within our community remotely, we will be offering monthly webinars and other
opportunities to support you as best we can to uphold our goal of sharing knowledge and
expertise in these unprecedented circumstances. Please note, if you renew your
membership by April 15th, you will be given a complimentary access code for the next
upcoming webinar (TBA).

As we work together within this new landscape, we will endeavour to keep you informed
and our web site (www.catap.ca) fully updated. For any other questions you may have,
please don’t hesitate to contact me directly.
During this difficult time, please take good care of yourself for yourself. Only then can we
take care of each other.

Stay safe and be well,

Darren Balsom, President, on behalf of the CATAP Board of Directors

Please Click Here to view the update from CATAP President Darren Balsom.

Webinar Series: What role does PTSD play for Threat Assessment Professionals?

February 12th, 2020

11am - 2pm MST

Online Webinar

Media portrayals, as well as popular discourse, often present a dramatic focus on PTSD as a driver for planned or completed acts of violence. While commonly held, these attitudes distort the facts, drive stigma and ‘muddy’ the predictive waters. Working with individuals with PTSD may create stress on the individual, teams and our organization. The seminar will conclude with a discussion of the role, if any, of our individual history and situation, as well as cumulative stress from our work. Focus will be focus on resilience and social support. This presentation will un-muddy the waters and accurately describe the role PTSD plays in threat assessment and threat management.

Presenter: Paul Gronnerud, MA, R. Psych.

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2019 Annual Workshop and Conference

Conference Schedule Finalized!

Reserve your place at the conference and take advantage of Early Bird pricing, Sign Up Now!

We are pleased to announce the 2019 CATAP Workshop (November 13th-14th) and Conference (November 15th-17th) at Queen's Landing Hotel in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Reserve your room at the discounted rate here ($179/night + taxes/fees).

The conference schedule has now been finalized, click below to access the document.

The Presentation Selection Committee have evaluated all proposals using objective criteria (see attached proposal form).

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