Under the leadership of Dominic Mallett, Innovation Advisor, Department of Innovation, CPKN; Dr. Angela Ripley, Organizational Psychologist and Education Consultant; and in collaboration with the Competencies Subcommittee of CPKN’s National Advisory Committee, this modernization marks a vital advancement in aligning police competencies with the evolving landscape in society.

Originally developed by the Police Sector Council in 2013, the CBMF has not been revised until this year. Due to a growing need from police services across Canada, this comprehensive review ensured the framework remained relevant, accurate, effective, and reflective of contemporary needs within Canadian policing. The updated CBMF now comprises 22 core competencies, a reduction from the initial 52. It has been reorganized into two primary areas: Personal Skills and Leadership Skills, which are further subdivided into six domains, each encapsulating specific core competencies.

Read the CPKN article here.

Read the full report here.