Posts by Amanda Wong
Sgt. (WSE) Sandra Garofalo
C.A.P.E. 2026 Conference
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JIBC Tours and Lectures
Sandra Garofalo
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Sgt. Garofalo is the Lead In-Service Control Tactics Instructor with 4+ years experience with Metro Vancouver Transit Police in regular patrol. Sgt. Garofalo also brings a wealth of high-performance sport training and coaching experi- ence. Sgt. Garofalo is fluent in French, holds a Master’s Degree in Sport Management, and was a former National Judo Team member in France for 15 years, competing around the world. She is currently completing her Level 3 National Coaching and Certification Training.
Sgt. Garofalo is committed to contributing to a strong Control Tactics Team that is built on a combination of operational skill, legal knowledge, tactical experience and the best of sport science to ensure JIBC Police Academy recruits get the best training possible for the combined 23 weeks of Block 1 and Block 3 during their time at the JIBC Police Acade- my.
Sgt. Garofalo is the proud mother of Lowan and Ewan, and both teenag- ers are high-performance athletes competing at the national and interna- tional level in judo.
Sgt. Jamie Proust
C.A.P.E. 2026 Conference
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JIBC Tours and Lectures
Jamie Proust
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Sergeant Jamie Proust is a 20-year member of the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) and currently leads the Patrol Tactics team at the JIBC Police Academy. With 10 years of tactical experience in VPD’s Emergency Response Team and CFSEU’s Uniformed Gang Enforcement Team, Jamie brings extensive operational and instructional expertise to recruit training.
Insp. Ben Bolduc
C.A.P.E. 2026 Conference
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Conference Opening
Ben Bolduc
Sault Ste. Marie Police Service
Inspector Bolduc has been a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service since 1999. During his career he has served the community in various areas including; as a Constable on Patrol, a member of the Emergency Services Unit serving as a sniper and team leader, Sergeant of Training Services, Staff Sergeant on Patrol and the Professional Standards Bureau, and Inspector - Corporate Development and Emergency Management. He is currently the Inspector of Patrol Services.
Inspector Bolduc served as a Crisis Negotiator and is a certified instructor on Use of Force, Carbine Rifle, Armoured Vehicle Operations, Warrant Service and First Aid.
Inspector Bolduc spent numerous years coaching youth football in Sault Ste. Marie and is currently a board member with Women in Crisis.
Inspector Bolduc is a graduate of Sault College where he received a diploma in Law & Security and went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice at Lake Superior State University. He is a recipient of the 20 year Police Exemplary Service Medal.
Inspector Bolduc is currently the president of C.A.P.E.
Chief Paul Hyland
C.A.P.E. 2026 Conference
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Conference Opening
Paul Hyland
New Westminster Police Department
Appointed in 2025, Chief Constable Paul Hyland is a seasoned policing leader with more than 30 years of service with the New Westminster Police Department. He provides overall leadership and strategic direction for the organization, working closely with the Police Board, senior leadership team, and community partners to deliver effective, community-focused policing.
Chief Hyland is a strong advocate for continuous improvement and innovation. He is committed to leveraging technology and modernizing police practices to enhance service delivery, supporting workplace wellness to ensure the health and resilience of NWPD staff, and strengthening meaningful community engagement to build trust and improve public safety outcomes. Throughout his career, he has served in a wide range of operational and leadership roles, including patrol, major crime, street crime, the Emergency Response Team, and senior administrative positions.
Chief Hyland holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Studies and has completed executive education in leadership, public sector management, and strategy through the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University. His distinguished service has been recognized through numerous commendations, including the BC Award of Valour and his appointment to the Order of Merit of the Police Forces.
Len Goerke
C.A.P.E. 2026 Conference
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Opening Remarks
Len Goerke
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Len Goerke, President and CEO of JIBC has served on the Boards of Governors for both JIBC and the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV). His previous roles include serving as Chief Constable of West Vancouver Police (WVPD) and Deputy Chief Constable of Abbotsford Police.
He is committed to advancing Truth and Reconciliation. Mr. Goerke taught as a sessional instructor at both JIBC and UFV, has a Bachelor of Arts from UFV, earned a Master of Arts in conflict analysis and management from Royal Roads University and completed the Executive Program at the University of Western Ontario’s Ivey School of Business. He has previously served on the boards of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, British Columbia Association of Chiefs of Police, the Restorative Justice Association of BC, University of the Fraser Valley Properties Development Corporation.
Mr. Goerke has been recognized with the Order of Merit of Police Forces, the Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal, King Charles III Coronation Medal and the Police Exemplary Service Medal.
Supt. (WSE) Jennifer Keyes
C.A.P.E. 2026 Conference
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Conference Opening
Jennifer Keyes
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Supt. Jennifer Keyes was appointed Director of the Police Academy in October 2022, joining JIBC on secondment from the Vancouver Police Department where she has served since 1999. Prior to her policing career, Supt. Keyes was a lawyer, working both in private practice and as Crown with the Public Prosecution Service of British Columbia. She is a former graduate of the Police Academy, as well as a former instructor in JIBC’s Law Enforcement Studies Diploma program.
Her service with the VPD has allowed her to excel in the delivery of training as well as financial and administrative competencies. She has served the VPD as its legal training officer and later was its project manager for the implementation of the $60-million Ecomm-911 public safety communications technology initiative.
Supt. Keyes has held positions in VPD’s Operations Division and was a Discipline Authority with the VPD Professional Standards Section where she was responsible for the disposition of Police Act conduct complaints. Her policing background includes a focus on VPD members’ professional development, and in joining JIBC she aims to bring that wealth of knowledge and experience to the provincial level.
Mayor Patrick Johnstone
C.A.P.E. 2026 Conference
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Conference Opening
Mayor Patrick Johnstone
City of New Westminster
First elected in 2014, Patrick Johnstone served two terms on New Westminster City Council before being elected as Mayor in 2022. Born and raised in the Kootenays, he has resided in New Westminster with his partner Antigone since 2006.
Patrick is a Professional Geoscientist, having studied Geography and Earth Sciences at SFU, and worked in a variety of geology jobs, primarily in the field of Environmental Geoscience. He served as the President of the Environmental Managers Association of BC and on the board of the Contaminated Sites Approved Professionals Society.
His interest in local government arose from his advocacy on environmental and active transportation issues, his many volunteer connections in New Westminster, and his interest in leading community conversations about urbanism and the opportunities present in an exciting, dense, historic and growing community like New West.
Since first being elected, Patrick has served on the Lower Mainland LGA (First Vice President), the Community Energy Association (Board Chair), the New Westminster Electrical Commission, and a variety of task forces and advisory committees at the City.
Patrick continues to curl at the Royal City Curling Club and ride bikes with the Fraser River Fuggitivi, when he finds the time.
Dr. Geoffrey Desmoulin
C.A.P.E. 2026 Conference
Policing the Future: What's Important Now
The Geometry of Impact: Biomechanical Evaluation of Police External Vest Equipment
Geoffrey Desmoulin, Ph.D.
GTD Scientific Inc.
David Volpato
C.A.P.E. 2026 Conference
Policing the Future: What's Important Now
Eyes in the Sky, Control on the Ground: The Rise of Tactical Drone Intervention
AXON
Dr. Johanna Pagonis
C.A.P.E. 2026 Conference
Policing the Future: What's Important Now
Sinogap Solutions
