Blue Line


Virtual Event
Blue Line Virtual Symposium & Product Showcase
July 23, 2020 at 1:00pm ET

Blue Line Magazine is hosting an innovative, half-day symposium, a mix of live and recorded sessions you can enjoy from your computer or mobile device.

This interactive event will explore current trends and issues impacting law enforcement to cultivate increased learning and understanding, with exclusive bonus materials available post-event. Registration is FREE. Join leading companies and leaders from across Canada as we share best practices.

The virtual symposium also boasts a special section of new product and demo sponsor videos.

Tweeting about the event? Use the official hashtag – #BLVirtual2020

Note: Sessions and speakers are subject to change based on developing events.

Schedule

1:00pm - 1:15pm
Welcoming remarks

Opening Remarks and Emcee:
Renée Francoeur, Editor, Blue Line
Welcoming Remarks:
Vancouver Police Department Chief Const. Adam Palmer, CACP President; followed by Brenda Lucki, RCMP Commissioner; followed by Michael Tibollo, Ontario’s first Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addiction.

On DEMAND
Evidence-based police training: Improving performance, decision making and resilience

LIVE SESSION
Speakers:
Steven Poplawski, Step Training Inc. and Judith P. Andersen, University of Toronto Mississauga

1:45pm - 2:00pm
Break

On DEMAND
A panel on officer wellness in 2020

LIVE SESSION
Panellists:
Dr. Konstantinos Papazoglou, Sgt. Beth Milliard and Dr. Vivien Lee, PhD, C.Psych.

2:45pm - 3:00pm
Break

On DEMAND
UAVs & Policing: An update for 2020

LIVE SESSION
Speakers:
Colin Giles & Andy Olesen, Element 3 Robotics, Canadian Emergency Responders Robotics Association (CERRA)

3:45pm - 4:00pm
Closing remarks

ON DEMAND

On DEMAND
BWCs and Canadian Policing: What we know and what we need to know

Speaker: Alana Saulnier - Lakehead University

On DEMAND
York Regional Police & Axon Citizen: A Case Study

Speaker: Supt. Paulo Da Silva

On DEMAND
Community Mobilization Westman: A Q&A with Brandon’s Police Chief

Speaker: Police Chief Wayne Balcaen

On DEMAND
Axis body worn presentation

Video Presentation

On DEMAND
Dark Web Search – The New Wild West

Video Presentation

On DEMAND
BlackBerry AtHoc: The importance of communication in the first responder community

Video Presentation


Product Demos





Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Line Virtual Symposium & Product Showcase


When & Where?

Blue Line Virtual Symposium & Product Showcase will take place virtually via Zoom Webinar on July 23, 2020 at 1:00pm ET.

There will be a 15 minute break between live sessions.

Why Virtual?

Offering a virtual platform provides a no-cost education solution and gives access to an international audience while having the ability to bring together Canada’s coast-to-coast audience.

Sponsor Now

To sponsor this virtual event, contact Janice Eaton for more information. 416-527-0191 or janice@blueline.ca

How do I access?

We will email you an access link to the virtual event the morning of July 23, 2020.

If you don’t see an access link in your email inbox, please check your junk folder. If you are still unable to locate the email, contact Tara Jacobs.