Virtual Workshop: November 4, 2025 @ 1:00 - 3:00 PM MSTÂ
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is an evolving area in policing that carries both great opportunity and complexity. As expectations for inclusive, community-responsive policing increase – especially in light of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action and broader public accountability – many agencies are seeking ways to strengthen internal culture and lead with clarity, compassion, and credibility. This session offers a space for policing professionals, EDI leads, and key decision-makers to revisit the foundation of EDI – clarifying what it means, why it matters, and how to embed it meaningfully in a policing context. It acknowledges the complexity of the work, including barriers like discomfort, differing levels of understanding, and the absence of profession-specific supports.
Rather than focusing solely on policies or checklists, this session supports participants in building shared understanding, internal motivation, and the confidence to lead inclusive conversations within their own teams. Participants will explore low-risk, high-impact ways to talk about complex topics such as race, reconciliation, bias, and inclusion, both within the workplace and in service to the community. This approach not only supports internal trust and engagement but also aligns with broader goals of public safety, truth, and relationship-building. Ultimately, the session is designed to empower leaders to return to their organizations with a deeper sense of purpose, better tools for conversation, and a clearer understanding of how foundational EDI work contributes to both respectful workplaces and stronger community outcomes.
Who should attend?
- Members of policing EDI Committees
- Police Chiefs, Deputy Chiefs and Executive Police Leadrs
- Training officers and HR Professionals
- Internal leaders tasked with cultural change or public trust-building
Leave Equipped
- Clarity on how EDI fits into policing today
- Techniques to reduce resistance and build buy-in
- Conversation starters that don’t escalate tension
- Tools for real culture change, not checkbox exercises
- A roadmap for turning insight into impact
Meet Your Facilitator: Janelle Abela
Janelle Abela, B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed., is the CEO of Diverse Solutions Strategy Firm Inc. and a PhD candidate researching EDI perspectives in Canadian police agencies. She works directly with police organizations at all levels across Canada and the U.S. With a background in teaching, coaching, and nonprofit leadership, she brings a grounded, practical approach to professional development, meeting teams where they are and guiding them toward meaningful, sustainable change. Drawing on experience across sectors including law enforcement, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and professional athletics, she helps organizations build trust, culture, and high-impact performance through clear, accessible strategies. Her work bridges research and real-world application, focusing on what works in everyday practice, especially in complex and high-pressure environments like policing.
Connect with Janelle on LinkedIn.
Registration to Learn with Us
Register using the embedded form or through the main Zoom Webinar registration page (HERE).Â
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Joining as a group?
You're encouraged to bring your key EDI team members and learn as a group.
1) Register your organization's point of contact.
2) Stream the workshop in a boardroom.
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Accessing the Recording
Registered participants will also receive post-learning materials and a recording of the workshop.Â
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Technical Support
If you are having difficulties registering or have questions about the workshop delivery, please email [email protected].
