Description

Tiered Policing refers to an innovative method for performing and delivering police services, which uses conventional police forces in conjunction with other service providers, such as civilians, private security, and volunteer agencies.

This webinar will provide attendees with an analysis of the research-backed benefits of Tiered Policing from Canadian author Paul McKenna, as well as an on-the-ground view from York Regional Police Chief MacSween and Inspector Skinner.

Topics that will be addressed in this session are:

• A clear definition of Tiered Policing
• Why it makes sense and how it works
• An overview of existing policing types
• Practical and policy implications
• Some of the recent work of the York Regional Police Service

This comprehensive overview of Tiered Policing is a must-attend session for anyone involved in policy development, policing, or police governance.

SPEAKERS:

Paul McKenna, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Dalhousie University
Paul’s background includes nearly three decades working at various levels within Canadian policing, including extensive experience as a Police Services Advisor in Ontario and a Policing Consultant with the Nova Scotia Department of Justice. His academic background includes several years of successful graduate level teaching at Dalhousie University. Paul has worked on major organizational change initiatives in police services across Canada, including police chief selection, strategic planning, and career development. Paul is the author of numerous topical articles and books in the field of law enforcement and is currently completing a manuscript for a major study of Canadian policing, entitled: Policing: the Human Element. His consulting practice places a special emphasis on innovation, continuous learning and improvement. Paul is a devoted grandfather, kayaker and hiker. He finds further diversion in calligraphy and book-binding.

Chief Jim MacSween, York Regional Police Service
Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Chief Jim MacSween moved to Ontario in 1987 and began his career with York Regional Police in 1989. He brings a balance of operational, administrative and strategic experience to his current role.

Chief MacSween is responsible for 2,300 employees, an operating and capital budget of $390 million and community safety for 1.2 million citizens.

He has previously served in the #2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau, the Hold-Up Unit and the Community Services Bureau. Chief MacSween was promoted to the rank of Inspector in 2013 and was assigned to the Duty Inspector Bureau in the Town of Aurora. He also served as an Inspector in the Training and Education Bureau. In 2016, he was promoted to the rank of Superintendent and served as the officer in charge of #2 and #4 District respectively. He served as Superintendent of Operational Command, which includes the 9-1-1 Communications Centre and the Real Time Operations Centre. He was promoted to Deputy Chief on May 15, 2019 and assigned to the Support Branch before assuming the role of Chief on May 1, 2020.

Chief MacSween holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts Degree in Justice Studies from the University of Guelph and a diploma in Police Foundations Leadership from the Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. His professional leadership training includes the Police Leadership Program at the Rotman School of Management and the Executive Strategic Management program at the Senior Management Institute for Police in Boston, Massachusetts.

He is a recipient of the Governor General’s Exemplary Service 20-year medal and completed his 30th year of policing in October of 2019.

Active in the community, Chief MacSween has volunteered his time with such organizations as Habitat for Humanity and Special Olympics Ontario, including serving on the games organizing committee for the 2013 Special Olympics Summer Games held in York Region. He is currently on the Board of Directors for St. Johns Ambulance and has previously served as Chair of the Community Services Committee. He is also an annual participant in the Law Enforcement Torch Run.

An active member of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and the Police Executive Research Forum, Chief MacSween is also a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the Major City Chiefs Association.

He also has extensive experience in the areas of leadership development, performance management, project management, innovation and technology and change management.

Chief MacSween is proud of the partnerships York Regional Police share with both policing and non-police agencies and the strong relationships that have been developed with the diverse communities in York Region.

Chief MacSween is married with four children and enjoys spending quality time with his family.

Inspector Tim Skinner, Strategic Services, York Regional Police Service
Inspector Tim Skinner has been a member of York Regional Police since 2002. Over his 19-year career, he has served in uniform patrol, Incident Response, Criminal Investigations, Operational Support, and Property and Evidence Management. He was also seconded to work full time on the planning and operation of the 2015 PAN/PARAPAN Am Games and is a certified Public Order Commander. Inspector Skinner has provided key strategic leadership to York Regional Police’s recent operational reviews of staffing positions and front line personnel focussing on evidence based and data driven information, along with member engagement. In October, 2020, he was promoted to the rank of Inspector and currently serves as the Officer in Charge of Strategic Services.
Inspector Skinner graduated from Wilfred Laurier University with a Bachelor of Arts in 2011 and recently completed the requirements for a Master of Public Safety, also from Wilfred Laurier.
Active in his community, Inspector Skinner volunteers with the Grace Anglican Church in Markham and previously served on the Board of Directors of the Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra.