Betty Froese
Vancouver Police Department

Betty Froese is the Director of Learning & Development for the Vancouver Police Department, where she leads transformative initiatives as they pertain to training, talent development, and organizational learning. She oversees a diverse portfolio that includes curriculum design, instructional innovation, digital learning transformation, and leadership development for both sworn members and civilian professionals.

With more than two decades of experience in public safety training, Betty is recognized for her ability to anticipate emerging trends and translate them into practical, futurefocused learning strategies.

Betty has led key modernization efforts within the VPD Training Section, including the integration of digital platforms and contemporary pedagogical models that support adaptive, evidencebased policing. In addition, she has been serving as the business lead for the implementation of a new learning management system. Her work has been instrumental in preparing the VPD for the evolving realities of policing, while aligning departmental capability-building with broader digital transformation goals across the organization.

Known for her passion for evidence-based training, Betty is committed to building learning ecosystems that strengthen readiness, enhance professionalism, and uphold the vision of preparing police officers for the future NOW.