2025 IN PERSON SPRING CONFERENCE & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
OAPSB Conference Chair Lisa Darling invites all members and partners to the 2025 Spring Conference & AGM. The Ontario Association of Police Service Boards’ 2025 Spring Conference and AGM is being held in person!
June 3-5, 2025
Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
London, Ontario
Member: $975
Non Member: $1075
Companion Package – The Full Experience: $575
Companion Package – The Meal Package: $325
Companion Package – Companion Tours: $175
Companion Package – Welcome Reception Pass: $100
Companion Package – Gala Dinner Pass: $150
CANCELLATION & SUBSTITUTION POLICY
Cancellation must be received in writing. Cancellations received by March 31st, 2025 will be eligible for a full refund, less a $25 administration fee.
Cancellations received between April 1st and May 14th, 2025 will be entitled to a 50% refund.
No refunds will be granted after May 14th, 2025.
In all cases noted above, delegate substitution is permitted with written notice to the OAPSB.
PROGRAM
Tuesday June 3
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00AM – 12:00PM | OAPSB Pre Conference Board Training General Board Training for Detachment Boards *Pre-registration required *Must be a registered conference attendee Pre-registration for this session is now closed. |
| 1:00PM | OAPSB Welcome to the 2025 Spring Conference |
| 1:05PM – 1:45PM | OAPSB Annual General Meeting Patrick Weaver, Chair, OAPSB Lisa Darling, Executive Director, OAPSB *Restricted to Member Boards & Their Staff |
| 1:45PM – 2:15PM | Networking Break |
| 2:15PM – 2:30PM | Welcome Lisa Darling, Executive Director, OAPSB |
| 2:30PM – 2:45PM | A History of Partnership with Law Enforcement Shekhar Gothi, Vice President of Partnerships, Commissionaires, Great Lakes Division |
| 2:45PM – 3:00PM | Strength in Collaboration: How Police and Victim Services Work Together to Prioritize Survivor Safety Paula Laughlin, Chair, Ontario Network of Victim Service Providers / Executive Director, Victim Services of Kingston and Frontenac |
| 3:00PM – 4:00PM | OAPSB Executive Director Update Lisa Darling, Executive Director, OAPSB Welcome Remarks Ministry of the Solicitor General Honourable Minister Kerzner, Solicitor General of Ontario |
| 4:00PM – 5:30PM | Free Time |
| 5:30PM | Welcome Reception & Exclusive Tours The Factory and Hard Rock Hotel 5:30pm – Shuttles begin moving to The Factory 6:00pm – Reception begins Sponsored by London Police Service Board |
Wednesday June 4
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00AM – 8:30AM | Hot Buffet Breakfast Sponsored by AXON Canada |
| 8:15AM – 8:30AM | Opening Ceremonies London Police Service Colour Guard & Pipe Band Lisa Darling, Executive Director, OAPSB Mayor Josh Morgan |
| 8:30AM – 9:15AM | Governance in Motion: How Strategic Board Decisions Created Leadership Alignment & Shaped Operational & Cultural Reform Ryan Gauss, Chair, London Police Service Board Chief Thai Truong, London Police Service |
| 9:15AM – 9:30AM | Insurance Essentials for Police Boards and Their Members Sarah Heiser, Director of Group Partnerships, McFarlan Rowlands Insurance Brokers / Medallion Group Insurance |
| 9:30AM – 10:30AM | Meeting the Needs and Demands of a Changing Community by Improving Service Delivery Through the Development of a Culturally Responsive Approach Rob Serpe, Executive Director, Peel Police Service Board Harry Dhillon, Superintendent, Peel Regional Police Sumeeta Kohli, Vice-Chair, Peel Police Service Board Marc Andrews, Deputy Chief, Peel Regional Police Darren Doody, Inspector, Peel Regional Police |
| 10:30AM – 10:45AM | Networking Break |
| 10:45AM – 11:45AM | How the Inspectorate of Policing Supports Effective Board Governance Ryan Teschner, Inspector General of Policing of Ontario (virtual) Morgan Terry, Senior Program Manager, Inspector General’s Office Rekha Chetlur, Executive Data Officer/Director, Centre of Data Intelligence and Innovation |
| 11:45AM – 12:15PM | OACP – Executive Leadership Development Program – Announcement Chirag Bhatt, Superintendent, York Regional Police Jeff Sandy, Superintendent, Halton Regional Police Service Roger Wilkie, Deputy Chief of District Operations, Halton Regional Police Service |
| 12:15PM – 1:00PM | Lunch and Networking Break Sponsored by McFarlan Rowlands Insurance Brokers Inc. |
| 1:00PM – 2:00PM | Stronger Together Lisa Darling, Executive Director, OAPSB Mark Baxter, President, Police Association of Ontario Roger Wilkie, President, OACP |
| 2:00PM – 3:30PM | Breakout Session 1A: Recruiting the Right Leader – What to Look For? Lisa Darling, Executive Director, OAPSB Bill Hagborg, First Vice Chair, OAPSB |
| 2:00PM – 3:30PM | Breakout Session 1B: Rules of Engagement – For Board Members & Meetings Anitra Basant Sisavang, Executive Director, York Regional Police Service Board Diane Smithson, Chief Administrative Officer, Corporation of the Town of Carleton Place |
| 2:00PM – 3:30PM | Breakout Session 1C: Critical Thinking in Police Governance Clemencia Bonsma, Retired, Halton Regional Police Service |
| 2:00PM – 3:30PM | Breakout Session 1D: Assessment and Evaluation Tools Jen Naklie, 911 Communications Supervisor/Trainer, Windsor Police Service Natalie Champagne, Retired, Ontario Provincial Police |
| 2:00PM – 3:30 PM | Breakout Session 1E: Introduction to Understanding Police Culture Linda Skoyles, Curriculum Development/Training Officer, OAPSB |
| 3:30PM – 5:00PM | Breakout Session 2A: Workshop on Public Speaking and Media Cherri Greeno, Director of Corporate Affairs, Waterloo Regional Police Service Dr. Joe Couto, Director of Government Relations and Communications, OACP |
| 3:30PM – 5:00PM | Breakout Session 2B: Rules of Engagement – For Board Members & Meetings Anitra Basant Sisavang, Executive Director, York Regional Police Service Board Diane Smithson, Chief Administrative Officer, Corporation of the Town of Carleton Place |
| 3:30PM – 5:00PM | Breakout Session 2C: Critical Thinking in Police Governance Clemencia Bonsma, Retired, Halton Regional Police Service |
| 3:30PM – 5:00PM | Breakout Session 2D: Assessment and Evaluation Tools Jen Naklie, 911 Communications Supervisor/Trainer, Windsor Police Service Natalie Champagne, Retired, Ontario Provincial Police |
| 3:30PM – 5:00PM | Breakout Session 2E: Introduction to Understanding Police Culture Linda Skoyles, Curriculum Development/Training Officer, OAPSB |
| 5:00PM | Closing Remarks – Day 2 |
| 5:00PM – 6:30PM | Free Time |
| 6:30PM – 9:30PM | Spring Conference Gala Dinner: Boots, Brews & Mystery at the Wild West Saloon Reception, Dinner & Murder Mystery Featuring Jamie Shrier Music Attire: Cowboy hats, boots, jeans and western flair welcome! Sponsored by Toronto Police Service Board |
Thursday June 5
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00AM – 9:00AM | Hot Buffet Breakfast Sponsored by Commissionaires, Great Lakes Division |
| 8:30AM – 8:45AM | Welcome Remarks Lisa Darling, Executive Director, OAPSB |
| 8:45AM – 9:00AM | Innovation in Community Safety Joshua Johnson, Director of Partnerships & Public Policy, AXON Canada |
| 9:00AM – 10:00AM | Delivering Community Safety Under the Rule of Law – The NAPS Journey Jason Batise, Vice Chair, Nishnawbe Aski Police Service Board Mike Metatawabin, Deputy Grand Chief, Nishnawbe Aski Nation Julian Falconer, Legal Counsel, Nishnawbe Aski Police Service Board |
| 10:00AM – 10:30AM | Networking Break Sponsored by Regional Municipality of Peel |
| 10:30AM – 12:00PM | Breakout Session 3A: Recruiting the Right Leader – What to Look For? Lisa Darling, Executive Director, OAPSB Bill Hagborg, First Vice Chair, OAPSB |
| 10:30AM – 12:00PM | Breakout Session 3B: Rules of Engagement – For Board Members & Meetings Anitra Basant Sisavang, Executive Director, York Regional Police Service Board Diane Smithson, Chief Administrative Officer, Corporation of the Town of Carleton Place |
| 10:30AM – 12:00PM | Breakout Session 3C: Critical Thinking in Police Governance Clemencia Bonsma, Retired, Halton Regional Police Service |
| 10:30AM – 12:00PM | Breakout Session 3D: Assessment and Evaluation Tools Jen Naklie, 911 Communications Supervisor/Trainer, Windsor Police Service Natalie Champagne, Retired, Ontario Provincial Police |
| 10:30AM – 12:00PM | Breakout Session 3E: Introduction to Understanding Police Culture Linda Skoyles, Curriculum Development/Training Officer, OAPSB |
| 12:00PM – 1:00PM | Lunch and Networking Break |
| 1:00PM – 2:30PM | Breakout Session 4A: Workshop on Public Speaking and Media Cherri Greeno, Director of Corporate Affairs, Waterloo Regional Police Service Dr. Joe Couto, Director of Government Relations and Communications, OACP |
| 1:00PM – 2:30PM | Breakout Session 4B: Rules of Engagement – For Board Members & Meetings Anitra Basant Sisavang, Executive Director, York Regional Police Service Board Diane Smithson, Chief Administrative Officer, Corporation of the Town of Carleton Place |
| 1:00PM – 2:30PM | Breakout Session 4C: Critical Thinking in Police Governance Clemencia Bonsma, Retired, Halton Regional Police Service |
| 1:00PM – 2:30PM | Breakout Session 4D: Assessment and Evaluation Tools Jen Naklie, 911 Communications Supervisor/Trainer, Windsor Police Service Natalie Champagne, Retired, Ontario Provincial Police |
| 1:00PM – 2:30PM | Breakout Session 4E: Introduction to Understanding Police Culture Linda Skoyles, Curriculum Development/Training Officer, OAPSB |
| 2:30PM – 3:00PM | Refreshment Break |
| 3:00PM – 3:30PM | 30Forward: Advancing Women in Policing Across Canada Valarie Gates, Inspector, Barrie Police |
| 3:30PM – 4:30PM | Advancing Human Rights in Policing: Governance and Operational Strategies for Community-Centred Transformation Rob Serpe, Executive Director, Peel Police Service Board Dirk Niles, Staff Superintendent, Peel Regional Police Professor Akwasi Owuso-Bempah, University of Toronto |
| 4:30PM | Conference Closing Remarks Lisa Darling, Executive Director, OAPSB Looking for dinner options before you head home? Click here to explore London’s best restaurants and culinary experiences. |
HOTEL BLOCK
Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
591 Wellington Rd, London, ON, N6C 4R3
Last Day to Book: April 25, 2025
Click here to book your room or call (519) 681-7151 or toll free 1(888) 232-6747 and quote “OAPSB Spring Conference and AGM”
ALTERNATE ACCOMMODATIONS
Holiday Inn & Suites London (2 minute drive)
855 Wellington Rd, London, ON N6E 3N5
(519) 668-7900
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Double Tree by Hilton (7 minute drive – downtown)
300 King St, London, ON N6B 1S2
(519) 439-1661
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Delta Hotel London Armouries (7 minute drive – downtown)
325 Dundas St, London, ON N6B 1T9
(519) 679-6111
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TUESDAY NIGHT
WELCOME RECEPTION & EXCLUSIVE TOURS
The London Police Service Board welcomes you to the OAPSB Welcome Reception on Tuesday evening!
Kick off the conference at our Welcome Reception from 6:00pm to 9:00pm featuring food, drinks, and exclusive guided tours of the Hard Rock Hotel!
Welcome Reception (only): $100
Included in all conference packages.
Presented by London Police Service Board.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RECEPTION & DINNER
We invite you to the Boots, Brews & Mystery at the Wild West Saloon on Wednesday evening!
Enjoy a wild-west themed reception, dinner, and murder mystery activity. Bring your companion for even more fun!
Dinner Ticket (only): $150
Included in all conference packages.
Presented by Toronto Police Service Board.
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