Original Recording Date: 2024AUG27.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Matt's and Mark's stories.
• Creation of the book and the authoring process.
• Why standards matter and meeting expectations.
  • The other side of the debate!
• Measurements, correct and relevant data.
• Changing minds - management, unions, government.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Websites:

1. 100 Firehall Workouts: Extinguishing Excuses: Home - 100 Firehall Workouts
2. Firefighter Fitness Canada: Firefighter Pin Test | Fitness Incentive Program For Firefighters Across Canada (firefighterfitness.ca)

Connect:

1. Firefighter Fitness Canada on:
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefighterfitnesscanada/
   • Facebook: Firefighter Fitness Canada | Burlington ON | Facebook
2. 100 Firehall Workouts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/100firehallworkouts/
3. Find Mark on LinkedIn: Mark Arnold - Firefighter Fitness Canada | LinkedIn
4. Find Matt on LinkedIn: Matt Russell - Firefighter Fitness Canada | LinkedIn

Original Recording Date: 2024AUG27.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• NPF's highlights from 5 years as the sole-certified, bargaining agent for RCMP membership.
• Why We Serve and telling members' stories.
• Campaigns to keep the RCMP.
  • Correcting the narrative on contract policing.
• Resourcing, more members, better equipment / technology.
• Federal policing, recruiting, direct entry, and balancing expectations.
• Municipal services in contrast to RCMP.
• What's next?

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Websites:

1. NPF: https://npf-fpn.com/
2. NPF Benevolent Foundation: https://npf-fpn.com/donate/

Connect:

1. Find the NPF on:
   • X: https://twitter.com/npffpn
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalpolicefederation/
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nationalpolicefederation/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npf_fpn/?igshid=14s1qkc6wvczk
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0QxNjeMspVgEiplTklCObw

Original Recording Date: 2024AUG14.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• C-CPR’s story, the why now, and motivation.
• A former Deputy Chief and former Police Commissioner on change; easier from in- or outside?
• National standards.
  • What skills are to be taught at this level?
  • A true profession: training, pay, impact by the number.
• Expectations across the nation.
  • Less Ottawa?
• The process of creating the vision.
• What’s next?

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Websites:

1. C-CPR website: https://c-cpr.com

Connect:

1. Find the Coalition on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coalition-for-canadian-police-reform/?viewAsMember
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoalitionCPR
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coalitioncpr/
   • X: https://twitter.com/CoalitionCPR
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoalitionCPR
   • Email: info@c-cpr.com