Sessions

Leveraging internal/external partnerships is critical to effectively police an increasingly diverse community and foster public safety. This "how to make it happen" session highlights the innovative strategies and tools used by the Calgary Police Service—serving a dynamic city of 1.2 million—to create accountability, change organizational thinking, and engage actual and virtual communities to action. You will learn how to:

• Prepare your organization for the future by building a multi-dimensional, sustainable D&l framework.

• Gain support from your executive team and build momentum for organizational change.

• Link your diversity processes to your business planning strategy.

• Utilize "Soapbox," an innovative social media tool, to give your community a voice, allow decision makers to filter ideas, and create meaningful dialogue for your organization to move forward.