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 SESSIONSpeakers:
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 SESSIONPanellists:
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 SESSIONSpeakers:
Colin Giles & Andy Olesen, Element 3 Robotics, Canadian Emergency Responders Robotics Association (CERRA)
3:45pm - 4:00pm
Closing remarks
On DEMAND
BWCs and Canadian Policing: What we know and what we need to know
Speaker: Alana Saulnier - Lakehead UniversityOn DEMAND
York Regional Police & Axon Citizen: A Case Study
Speaker: Supt. Paulo Da SilvaOn DEMAND
Community Mobilization Westman: A Q&A with Brandon’s Police Chief
Speaker: Police Chief Wayne BalcaenOn DEMAND
Axis body worn presentation
Video PresentationOn DEMAND
Dark Web Search – The New Wild West
Video PresentationOn DEMAND
BlackBerry AtHoc: The importance of communication in the first responder community
Video PresentationProduct Demos
Axon Citizen Product Demo Video 
Challenge Accepted 
Prod360 Innovative Solutions 
Product Highlight Video 
Specialist Body Cameras with Intuitive Evidence Management Software 
The ONLY Proactive Peer Support and Wellness App 
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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.caHow 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.