Equity, Diversity, Inclusion: Cultivating a Sense of Belonging at the Vancouver Police Department and Beyond

Saturday, October 14, 2023

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PST

Location: Room: 11B

Submitter and Speaker(s)

Raj Jaswal

Sergeant
Vancouver Police Department, British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Speaker(s)

Tyrone Sideroff

Superintendent
Vancouver Police Department, British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Chrstine McLean

Director, Labour and Employee Relations
Vancouver Police Department, British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The VPD acknowledges the continued need to advocate for human rights and inequities shaped by social and historical determinants. The VPD is conducting a review of its policies, procedures, processes, and training through a lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). The review reflects on the realities and challenges faced by equity-deserving groups, while also reinforcing gender equality. Leadership of the EDI review will provide insights into what it takes to launch a departmental review and how law enforcement agencies can commit to both a systematic and intentional review process. Presenters will discuss best practices and lessons learned. They will also explain what has contributed to their success in maintaining the public’s trust and police legitimacy.