MEMBERSHIP

The Canadian Association of Police Boards (CAPB) is a national non-profit association formed in 1989 in response to a recognized need for information exchange, education and advocacy for members of Canadian municipal police governing bodies, including First Nations police governing authorities. The Association provides a vehicle for the collection and sharing of information, and a forum for the discussion of matters relevant to policing in Canada today. As the voice of police boards and commissions across the country, the CAPB also represents its members’ views to the federal government.

As a member of the CAPB, you will receive the following services:

• Access to the “Members Only” section of the CAPB’s website, which offers orientation training for new board members, a database of commonly used board policies, a catalogue of resource material that can be ordered free of charge, a Members’ Directory, and more.
• Weekly edition of CAPB Quorum, a compilation of news items related to police oversight from Canada and around the world.
• Quarterly newsletters to keep you up-to-date on CAPB activities and news stories from across the country affecting policing.
• Bulletins on important breaking news, such as new federal legislation in the area of public safety and law enforcement.
• Annual reports summarizing the proceedings of the CAPB Annual Meeting and Conference, including resolutions that form the basis of the Association’s advocacy efforts.
• Position papers responding to federal legislation on behalf of police governing authorities, and
• Discounted conference rates for CAPB and other conferences.

The CAPB holds an Annual Conference each year, which is one of the best educational and learning opportunities members of police governing bodies have to enhance their effectiveness and that of the police service they govern. The 2012 Conference will be in Victoria, British Columbia, from August 15 to 17.

Keep checking the CAPB website for updates on this 23rd Annual Conference.

Annual Membership Fees
(January 1 to December 31, 2012)

Committee of Municipal Council/ RCMP Advisory committee $256.25*

Committees of Municipal Council responsible for policing; RCMP and other local advisory or community consultative committees for municipal policing. Committees are eligible for this category if they provide guidance and recommendations regarding policing in their local community or municipality, but do not have a legislated mandate to govern the local police force or detachment.

Non-Profit/Government/Educational/ engaged in public safety/policing policy $512.50*

Public or non-profit organizations engaged in policing, law enforcement education, public safety, crime prevention, justice, corrections, municipal government or police governance. Examples of eligible organizations include:

• Provincial and Federal Government representatives responsible for policing policy
• Educational institutions delivering law enforcement curriculum
• Municipal or police sector associations

Other Canadian organizations engaged in activities related to the areas noted above.

Membership Form

Any municipal board, commission or committee with a legislated mandate to govern its local police service, and any First Nations police governance body, may become a full member of the association upon voluntary payment of an annual fee determined by the board of directors. Membership entitles each individual on a member board to be a voting member of the association.

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Full Membership
Download the Full Membership Invoice DOC
Download the Full Membership Invoice PDF
Full Membership Directory Form
Download the Full Membership Directory Form DOC
Download the Full Membership Directory Form PDF

Associate Membership

Are you interested in becoming an Associate Member of the Canadian Association of Police Boards?

Organizations eligible for associate membership include any public or non-profit organization not eligible for full membership that is engaged in policing, law enforcement, public safety, crime prevention, justice, corrections, municipal government or governance, such as:

• RCMP and other advisory or community consultative committees
• Provincial and federal government departments responsible for policing
• Municipalities and police services
• Educational institutions with safety & security related faculties
• Municipal or police sector associations
• Other Canadian organizations engaged full time in the areas noted above.

Benefits

Associate members receive the same services and benefits as full members listed above, except the right to hold office and to vote at Annual Meetings.

Associate Membership

Download the Associate Membership Invoice DOC

Associate Membership Directory Form

Download the Associate Membership Directory Form DOC
Download the Associate Membership Directory Form PDF

For further information about becoming a member, please contact:

Jennifer Lanzon,
Executive Director
Canadian Association of Police Boards
157 Gilmour Street, Suite 302
Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0N8
Phone: 613.235.CAPB (2272)
Fax: 613.235.2275
jlanzon@capb.ca