Securing Your
Environment

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Selected Accomplishments

  • As the officer in charge of the Montreal Integrated Proceeds of Crime Unit, led an investigation into Central America and South America, which lead to the dismantling of a money-laundering network.
  • Participated in a number of high profile international projects/investigations including instructing Panama judicial authorities on the Proceeds of Crime legislation.
  • While seconded to the International Centre for the Prevention of Crime in Montreal successfully organized and facilitated two international conferences on Police and Prevention.
  • Coordinated the preparation of the first criminal intelligence strategic report, which in 2001, led to the dismantlement of the Halifax chapter of the Hell’s Angels and, in February 2002, to the dismantlement of the Cormier organization in Moncton.
  • As the National Ports Security Program Coordinator, organized and facilitated an international conference which led to the creation of a national action plan on port safety and security resulting in the implementation of an integrated action plan to secure the marine ports of Halifax, Montreal and Vancouver.
  • As co-chair of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Organized Crime Committee (CACP O/C) and the National Coordinating Committee on O.C., developed the Canadian Law Enforcement Strategy to Combat Organized Crime in partnership with the Criminal Intelligence Service Canada (CISC) network. Aligned, refocused and influenced the key public policy agenda on the serious issue of organized crime in Canadian society with presentation to the Ministerial Forum on O.C.
  • As the Commanding Officer of the RCMP in Quebec, spearheaded a far-reaching change management strategy to comprehensively align resources in the Division to enhance the federal mandate and role of the RCMP in the Province of Quebec. Successfully carried out extensive consultations with a broad spectrum of communities, members and staff relations’ representatives to close nine detachments.
  • As Deputy Commissioner of Federal Services and Central Region, completed a comprehensive review of the organization’s planning and operational processes to ensure the Central Region is well placed to positively influence overall law enforcement initiatives.
  • Championed an increased focus on proactive human resource management initiatives by coordinating succession planning processes and developing staffing and learning plans to ensure a well-coordinated HR strategy. As Chair of the Visible Minority Committee, coalesced support and initiated action-oriented initiatives to increase representation.
  • Created the first combined forces special enforcement unit of First Nations police officers to address organized crime operating in aboriginal communities. In 2006, this model received the International Association of Chiefs of Police Award for outstanding innovative policing.
  • Increased community involvement by, for example, expanding and promoting partnerships with the Sick Children’s Research Foundation and realigned initiatives with Youth Outreach through the Midget Triple A Mentoring, Coaching Program.

Employment History

US/CANADA CONFERENCE ADVISORY BOARD

December 2012 to present

Board Member

➢ Offer a Canadian Perspective to fully address the “Beyond the Border” Declaration between the US and Canada which aimed at improving economic competitiveness while advancing border security between the two countries.

CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY

December 2012 to present

Member of the Departmental Audit Committee

➢ Provide to the President independent assurance, and advice regarding the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes, at the departmental level.

SEIZED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE

January 2015 to April 2015

Consultant

➢ Conducted a thorough review of their business model and provided strategic recommendations to build bridges with new partners.

CANADIAN NATIONAL CORPORATE SERVICES

December 2011 to January 2013

Consultant

➢ Facilitated interactive sessions with key senior managers and assist in the design and development of a mentoring program.

AIRBUS CANADA

June 2009 to present

Strategic Advisor

➢ Work in close collaboration with directors of Sales and marketing for two divisions, Defense and Space and Eurocopter. Provide strategic advice on radio infrastructure and helicopter deployment relating to law enforcement agencies.

QUEBEC CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

February 2009 to June 2012

Consultant

➢ Provided timely advice on re-organization, coaching and mentoring processes to assist the Department. Facilitated a two-day session with senior executives on leadership in change management. Acted as a mentor to a number of senior officers.

GOVERNMENT OF SASKATCHEWAN, MINISTRY OF JUSTICE: CORRECTIONS AND POLICING

February 2009 to June 2012

Consultant

➢ Provided timely advice on re-organization, coaching and mentoring processes to assist the Department. Facilitated a two-day session with senior executives on leadership in change management. Acted as a mentor to a number of senior officers.

CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY

September 2010-February 2011

Consultant

➢ Conducted a national review of the Agency’s Criminal Investigations Division. A wide-ranging report along with 10 recommendations were presented and adopted by the President and senior executives.

OFFICE OF THE PRIVACY COMMISSIONER

April 2010 to October 2013

Strategic Advisor

➢ Helped craft a public policy on privacy and the Internet. Assisted senior officials to prepare for parliamentary committees on issues of privacy and law enforcement tactics.

PUBLIC SAFETY CANADA

December 2008-August 2009

Contributing Researcher

➢ Served as Contributing Researcher for a multi-disciplinary team, which consolidated and assessed a national database of existing global research on Organized Crime for Public Safety Canada. Co-authored a report entitled “The Global Literature on Organized Crime: An Interpretive Report on the Development and Meta-Analysis of an Annotated Bibliographic Database for Canadian Policy Makers”.

MONTREAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 2008-March 2009

Consultant

➢ Conducted a thorough review of the Montreal City Police Department’s service delivery model with special emphasis on their Strategic Directorate and Street Gangs following a riot in Montréal Nord. A total of 16 recommendations were presented and adopted by the Director and senior executives.

ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE

1975 – 2008 | 2005 – 2008

Deputy Commissioner, Federal Services and Central Region
“W” Division, Central Region

➢ As co-chair of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Organized Crime Committee and National Coordinating Committee on O.C., provided authoritative strategic law enforcement and national security advice and policy guidance to Ministers, Deputy Ministers and senior officials representing federal, provincial, municipal and international organizations. As a member of the RCMP’s most senior executive committee responsible for Federal Policing and Organized Crime, provided multi-faceted input to directly influence the shaping of the organization’s overall strategic direction, resource allocation and deployment options.

ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE

2002 - 2005

Assistant Commissioner
“C” Division

➢ Provided leadership from both a management and operational perspective for all RCMP policing responsibilities in the Province of Quebec.
➢ Managed a staff of 1,300 members and a budget of $135M

ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE

2002 - 2002

Chief Superintendent – “N” Division Quebec

➢ Directed the National Ports Security Program

ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE

1999 – 2002

Chief Superintendent – “X” Division Atlantic Region

➢ Acted as leader and catalyst to promote intelligence-led policing internally, domestically and with international partners to address the threat of Organized Crime.

ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE

1994 – 1999

Inspector – “J” Division – “C” Division, “N” Division

➢ Provided Leadership and operational oversight for assignments in “J”, “C” and “N” Divisions at the rank of Inspector.

ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE

1992 – 1994

Sergeant – “J” Division New Brunswick

ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE

1975 – 1992

Corporal / Constable – “J” Division

Awards of Excellence

  • Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces (2005)
  • “J” Division Commanding Officer’s Commendation for Operation “Jules” (1994) (One of the largest cocaine seizures ever made in Canada)
  • Commissioner’s Commendation (1994) (RCMP’s highest award, for a courageous act performed while on duty)

Professional Memberships/Affiliations

  • Member of the Strategic Capability Network (2012)
  • Life Member of the Canadian Association Chiefs of Police (2008-present)
  • Life Member of the Association des Directeurs de police du Quebec (2008-present)
  • Co-Chair, Canadian Association of Chiefs Police Organized Crime Committee (2005-2008)
  • Co-Chair, National Coordinating Committee on Organized Crime (2005-2008)
  • Executive Member of the Quebec Chiefs of Police Association (2002-2005)

Community Involvement

  • President, Woodstream Owners Association (2012 - present)
  • Director of Liaison, Committee Woodstream Owners Association (2007 - 2012)

Education & Professional Development

  • Royal Roads University Master of Arts in Leadership Studies, (awarded February 11, 2015).
  • McGill University Courses in Writing in a Public Relations Context, Canadian Mass Communications, Effective Written Communication and Public Relations Theory and Practice.
  • University of New Brunswick Courses in Sociology, Psychology of Criminal Behavior, Abnormal Psychology, Financial Accounting, Financial Accounting, Business Law I, Business Law II, Economics.
  • Canadian Police College Applied Police Sciences (1993) Diploma, General (1992)
  • Moncton University Certificate in Personnel Management (1987)