CAPG “Get On Board” Virtual Summit Speaker Bio Series:
Chief Rich Johnston, Barrie Police Service
Chief Johnston has dedicated 29 years to policing, covering a broad spectrum of roles within the Barrie Police Service, from Operations to Executive Services. His academic journey is marked by significant achievements, including a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Philosophy from Queen’s University, a Master of Arts in Leadership Studies from the University of Guelph, and a Master of Studies in Applied Criminology and Police Management from Cambridge University in the United Kingdom.
Chief Johnston is committed to Evidence-Based Policing, evident in his tenure as Director of Research for the Canadian Society of Evidence Based Policing and his recognition as a National Institute of Justice L.E.A.D.S Scholar (Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science)
In 2022, Chief Johnston’s contributions were acknowledged with induction into the George Mason University Evidence Based Policing Hall of Fame. Additionally, he was honored with the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Excellence in Leadership award, further solidifying his reputation as a distinguished leader in the field.
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