Aboriginal Gang Prevention and Diversion Strategies

Target Audience

Police Officers at a front end and / or supervisory level.

Those interested in taking this course will be selected as per the following:

• Police officers working in locations where there is Aboriginal gang activity, or where Aboriginal gang activity is anticipated;
• Police officers working in patrol, community or cultural relations, school resource, prevention or suppression units or other units that work with Aboriginal gang issues.

Asset(s)

• Understanding of Aboriginal policing issues
• Leadership skills
• Problem solving abilities
• Communication skills
• Aptitude and ability to build strong police and community relations

The Challenge

This nine day course will challenge students to:

• Deepen their understanding of Aboriginal gang issues in Canada;
• Empower and mobilize the community to work with the police to prevent and intervene in Aboriginal gang activity;
• Develop a Community Action Plan focussed on Aboriginal gang prevention and intervention that is tailored to the capacity of your police agency and community; and
• Create Aboriginal gang information presentations to educate fellow law enforcement personnel, agencies and community members.

Language

This course is being offered in English.

Registration

Course dates: April 7-16, 2010

Location: RCMP K Division, Edmonton, AB

Register now to ensure you will be a part of this unique learning opportunity. The registration and billing for this course will be done through the regular CPC registration process: “How to register for a course” on the CPC website.

For further inquiries

For more information on the course and / or accommodations please contact Craig Nyirfa at (613)949-8909 or by e-mail at craig.nyirfa@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.