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2024 TACTICAL DEBRIEFS
Tactical debriefs and speakers that cover a wide variety of current events and topics from the police tactical community in Canada and USA.
JUDICIAL PANEL - LEGAL PERSPECTIVES ON TACTICAL POLICING
Brigid Luke
Lawrence Gridin
Lawrence Gridin
Brigid Luke is senior counsel in the Ottawa office of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada. She is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School and was called to the Bar in 1993. After a brief stint on Bay Street, thirteen years as in-house counsel for the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa and one year at the MAG office in Ottawa, she joined
Brigid Luke is senior counsel in the Ottawa office of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada. She is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School and was called to the Bar in 1993. After a brief stint on Bay Street, thirteen years as in-house counsel for the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa and one year at the MAG office in Ottawa, she joined the PPSC in 2007. In addition to acting on major drug prosecutions and appeals, Brigid has been senior counsel in the Ottawa Drug Treatment Court since 2010. Throughout her career, Brigid has instructed at legal education programs including for the National Judicial Institute, Canadian Police College, Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario, University of Ottawa Law School, PPSC School for Prosecutors and a variety of training initiatives for the Ottawa Police Service.
Lawrence Gridin
Lawrence Gridin
Lawrence Gridin
Lawrence Gridin is a partner in the Criminal Law Group at Brauti Thorning LLP in Toronto. His practice is focussed on police defence work. He has represented hundreds of police officers throughout Ontario on criminal charges, PSA charges, at Coroner’s inquests, and during complaint investigations. He regularly works with tactical officers
Lawrence Gridin is a partner in the Criminal Law Group at Brauti Thorning LLP in Toronto. His practice is focussed on police defence work. He has represented hundreds of police officers throughout Ontario on criminal charges, PSA charges, at Coroner’s inquests, and during complaint investigations. He regularly works with tactical officers in responding to SIU and OIPRD investigations in the context of dynamic entries. Lawrence was co-counsel on the Cavanagh case, which involved a Toronto Emergency Task Force officer charged by the SIU with second degree murder during a dynamic entry. Lawrence and his co-counsel Peter Brauti were successful in having all allegations dismissed at the preliminary inquiry, and were successful in defending the result against two Crown appeals.
Murder of Cst. Andrew Hong - To Catch a Killer
Constable Dan Pinkney and Constable Lance Broderick
On September 12th, 2022 Constable Andrew Hong (Toronto Police Service) was murdered in cold blood while purchasing coffee for his teammates. The suspect murdered two people that day and shot another three innocent civilians, as well as carjacked a vehicle.
Police Services from multiple agencies worked in conjunction to track and locate the suspect vehicle. Dan and Lance will give an overview to the initial call, and how Halton Regional Police TRU became involved. They will recount how they assisted two Hamilton Police Service Detectives that were actively involved in a gunfight with the suspect. Many lessons to be learned on this most difficult call.
CANADA BEYOND THE BLUE
Dilnaz Garda and Kristal Jones
Canada Beyond the Blue is a national non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources and support to police members and their families. In this interactive presentation, Dilnaz Garda and Kristal Jones share their lived experiences in an effort to normalize conversations around mental health. Participants will understand the importance of prioritizing their mental health needs as well as their families. Through understanding the value of proactive measures and compassionate support, BTB aims to mitigate the impact of occupational stressors, foster healthier work-life balance, and create a culture of mental wellness within the law enforcement community.
