The British Columbia Association of Chiefs of Police, in partnership with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, is pleased to host the 2026 Police Leadership Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia.
This year’s theme reflects the growing complexity of police leadership and the responsibility leaders carry in navigating risk, public trust, and evolving criminal threats.
Conference Highlight: Extortion Response Leadership Panel
This featured panel brings senior leaders from municipal and federal policing together to share national perspectives on extortion, one of the fastest-evolving crime trends confronting police services today.
This panel will examine:
- Innovative policing and partnership approaches to addressing extortion-related crimes
- How frontline investigators can gather critical information to support complex investigations
- Key trends and common themes emerging across jurisdictions
- Inter-agency collaboration and intelligence sharing to address systemic challenges
- Best practices and lessons learned from real-world investigations
Drawing on real-world investigations and leadership experience, this session offers practical insights for police leaders overseeing serious and organized crime files.
Explore Full Program
Date: January 18-20, 2026
Location: Hyatt Regency Vancouver
We look forward to welcoming police leaders from across the country to Vancouver for three days of thoughtful discussion, practical learning, and leadership connection.
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