Media Advisory: CACP Media Events-108th AGM


WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwired - Aug. 15, 2013) - The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) will be conducting a series of media conferences during their 108th Annual General Meetings in Winnipeg Manitoba. CACP President Chief Constable Jim Chu will be joined by senior law enforcement officials to discuss topical issues relating to law enforcement on a national level.

Monday, August 19, 2013, 9:30 a.m. (CST)

Location: Winnipeg Convention Center, Millenium Room
Issues: Conference Introduction, Social Media and Policing
Attending: Chief Constable Jim Chu, Chief Devon Clunis

Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 11:00 a.m. (CST)

Location: Winnipeg Convention Center, Millenium Room
Issues: Marijuana Enforcement Proposal, Economics of Policing
Attending: Chief Constable Jim Chu, Chief Mark Mander (Chair - CACP Drug Abuse Committee)

Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 9:30 a.m. (CST)

Location: Fort Garry Hotel, Tache Room
Issues: Policing the Mentally Ill, Use of Force and Accountability, Conference Round-Up
Attending: Chief Constable Jim Chu, Chief William Blair, Chief Devon Clunis, senior law enforcement representatives

Please note that CACP Press Releases will be made available on our web-site at www.CACP.ca

The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) was established in 1905 and currently has greater than 1,000 members from all across Canada. Through its member police chiefs and other senior police executives the CACP represents in excess of 90% of the police community in Canada. Our members include federal, First Nations, provincial, regional and municipal, transportation and military police leaders. The mission of the CACP is "leading progressive change in policing.

Contact Information:

Det. Sgt. Jacqueline Chaput
Winnipeg Police Service
204-391-5244
Jchaput@winnipeg.ca

Timothy M. Smith
Government Relations and Communications, CACP
613-601-0692
timsmith2000@rogers.com