Welcome to the new CAPG website and member portal! We are now officially launched! We will continue to monitor system performance and implement periodic updates.
Welcome to the new CAPG website and member portal! We are now officially launched! We will continue to monitor system performance and implement periodic updates.
Join us for a comprehensive two-day virtual event designed to empower police board/commission members with the tools needed for excellence in governance.
Featured Topics Include:
– Board Governance – What It Is And What It Should Be
– Conducting Effective Meetings
– Strategic Planning
– Board-Chief Relationship & Performance Management
– Public and Community Engagement Towards Building Police Legitimacy
– Effective Board Director Onboarding
Mark your calendars now to ensure you don’t miss this professional development opportunity that can be done at your desk!
Chief Executive Officer – Cal Corley, MBA –
Cal has been CSKA’s Chief Executive Officer since its inception in July 2015. He is a former Assistant Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. During his career, he gained extensive experience in both operations and executive management, serving in such areas as national security, criminal intelligence, drug enforcement, human resources, and leading strategic reform initiatives. He also served at Canada’s Privy Council Office and at Public Safety Canada. From 2008 – 2014, he was head of the Canadian Police College. During this time he also served as the RCMP Senior Envoy to Mexico and the Americas.
Todd Brand, M.A., CP-T, PRP is passionate about effective meetings! Todd’s background and training in organizational leadership span over thirty years. He is a Professional Registered Parliamentarian and a Certified Parliamentarian-Teacher. As an expert in meeting rules, Todd provides coaching and training for effective meetings of any size and purpose.
Josh has advised key decision makers in federal, provincial and municipal government and is committed to turning ideas into action. In his current role as Policing Policy Strategist with the Halifax Regional Municipality, Josh is supporting Halifax’s Board of Police Commissioners through the development of policies that ensure strong civilian oversight, and strategic plans that reflect the needs and values of residents.
Prior to taking on this role, Josh was a Senior Policy Analyst with the Nova Scotia government’s Accessibility Directorate where he was a recipient of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal for his work impacting members of the disability community. In his previous role as Senior Policy Advisor to the Mayor of Halifax, he worked with residents, community groups and government to make Halifax a more inclusive, accessible and active community. In this role, he was a recipient of a Deloitte/IPAC Public Sector Leadership Award for his role in initiating Halifax’s Mobile Food Market.
In his free time, Josh enjoys spending time with his three children, coaching basketball and volunteering on the Board of the Brunswick Street Mission in downtown Halifax.
Greg O’Malley – Chair – Halifax Board of Police Commissioners
Born and raised in the North End of Halifax, a resident of District 10, Greg is a senior technology leader who holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Computer Science from Dalhousie University, as well as the Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designation, the only international certification mark representing adherence to the ethical canons of the profession.
Greg has an extensive history of accomplishments, working in the private and public sector leading technological and business transformation initiatives, providing strategic advisory services, threat and risk management, cyber security advisory, and project management focused on large mission critical infrastructure projects.
As an active member of his community, Greg is also involved in volunteer board work and membership in a variety of organizations including Board of Directors – Canada Games Centre (Chair), Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada & Atlantic, past Board Director), United Way, and organized minor sport. Outside of work, Greg enjoys spending quality time with his family, cycling (road and gravel), skiing, golf, and appreciating the beauty of our great province.
Chief Johnston is committed to Evidence-Based Policing, evident in his tenure as Director of Research for the Canadian Society of Evidence Based Policing and his recognition as a National Institute of Justice L.E.A.D.S Scholar (Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science)
In 2022, Chief Johnston’s contributions were acknowledged with induction into the George Mason University Evidence Based Policing Hall of Fame. Additionally, he was honored with the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Excellence in Leadership award, further solidifying his reputation as a distinguished leader in the field.
Arif Khan – Board Director – Barrie Police Service Board
As a former two-term Barrie City Councilor and now a Provincial Appointee to the Barrie Police Service Board, Arif has spent years navigating governance and strategy, always focused on developing resilient communities. He’s motivated to challenge apathy and the status quo, pushing for necessary change that prioritizes relevance, purpose, and accountability. Professionally, Arif thrives on helping clients extract often-unsurfaced core challenges, solving big problems and making real impact. With two decades of experience in financial services and a knack for identifying gaps, he’s built systems that help organizations scale—from quick-serve restaurants to public education, live entertainment, and member driven associations.
In line with these guiding principles, he has co-created, produced, and hosted “Hitting Home with Arif Khan”, a personal and small business finance related educational television series on Rogers TV, now in its 7th year. Based on an established relationship of trust within the community, Arif was approached by the City of Barrie to develop and produce a new series that explores and informs the public on the intricacies of local governance and operations. “Barrie, City on the Move” also airs on Rogers TV, as well as YouTube. Additionally, Arif produces and hosts two educational podcast series on business growth and strategy called “THINC Underground” and “ChamberVerse”.
At the heart of it all, Arif finds purpose in helping people and organizations articulate their core intentions, develop viable strategies, and ensure sustainable margins.. Beyond unrealized good ideas, he’s about collaboration, execution, and delivering meaningful outcomes.
When he’s not diving into strategy sessions, or producing content, Arif is connecting with leaders and communities to build capable teams, proving that service of others is the most rewarding work there is.
Kevin Darling – Chair – Kennebecasis Regional Joint Board of Police Commissioners – CAPG Director
Kevin Darling, is currently Chair of the Kennebecasis Regional Joint Board of Police Commissioners that serves the Towns of Quispamsis and Rothesay. He was appointed by the Province of New Brunswick as the Provincial Representative to the Board in 2020. Kevin retired from a 42-year career with RBC in late 2019, during his tenure he worked in 17 different communities across Canada and the Caribbean. Retiring as the Vice President Commercial Banking Northern Caribbean in Nassau Bahamas. During his career he was viewed as an industry leader in commercial finance, strategic planning, sales management, and government finance. Throughout his career he was deeply involved as a community volunteer and Board member for many organizations in the communities where he lives.
In 2019 he moved to Quispamsis where his family has been deeply rooted in the community for over 200 years, he established his own private consulting business that works with companies on growth strategies, corporate planning, financing structures, succession planning, change management and governance. In addition to working directly with his clients, Kevin is also a member of a number of corporate and advisory boards. Kevin has continued his community involvement not only through his role with the KRPF Board but also with not for profit and charitable organizations in New Brunswick and Ontario. He and his spouse have been intimately involved in animal welfare for a number of years. Given his background and experience he is regularly called on as a conference speaker in the areas of strategic planning, change management and financial management.
Micki Ruth – CAPG Director
With a significant background in human resources, Ms. Micki Ruth brings a solid management background having managed diverse teams in the aviation, telecommunications and financial services organizations.
Ms. Ruth’s approach to problem solving and oversight is a blend of knowledge garnered from experience in policing, provincial prosecutions, banking investigations, and 20 years in human resources in financial, aviation, and the telecommunications industry. As a human resources professional, she consulted and planned on behalf of her employers on proactive planning, strategic alignment, employment relations, and organizational effectiveness.
Service oriented and community minded, Ms. Ruth gravitates to endeavors and organizations with a distinct approach to improving what is already in place and challenging the status quo.
Ms. Ruth’s board and commission experience is significant, particularly with regards to policing issues and oversight. She participated as a member of the Halifax Regional Municipality’s Board of Police Commissioners from 2011 to 2014 – as Chair for one year and Vice-Chair for two years. She contributed to the approval and oversight of the police budget while serving mandated oversight to the Board of Police Commissioners for Halifax Regional Police and the Advisory Board for Halifax District RCMP. Her earlier experience as a police constable in Ontario combined with her work in human resources energized her in her ability to work towards an improved policing service in a uniquely integrated environment.
| Time | Session Title | Speaker / Notes | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 pm | Police Governance – What it Is/What it Should Be | Cal Corley, CEO, Community Safety Knowledge Alliance and former Assistant Commissioner RCMP | |
| 2:00 pm | How to Conduct a Board Meeting – Roberts Rules of Order, Procedures and More | Todd Brand, Professional Registered Parliamentarian | |
| 3:00 pm | Best Practices for Onboarding Members | Josh Bates, Policy Advisor & Greg O’Malley, Chair (Halifax Board of Police Commissioners) |
| Time | Session Title | Speaker / Notes | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 pm | Board/Chief Collaborations – Key Performance Indicators and Strategic Planning | Chief Rich Johnston (Barrie Police Service) and Arif Khan, Board Director (Barrie Police Service Board) | |
| 2:00 pm | Public and Community Engagement Towards Building Police Legitimacy | Corwin Odland, Executive Director (Calgary Police Commission) | |
| 3:00 pm | What is a Strategic Plan | Kevin Darling, Chair (Kennebecasis Regional Joint Board of Police Commissioners) CAPG Director; Micki Ruth, CAPG Director |
