AI to Improve Officer Wellness and Citizen Engagements

Deputy Coxon currently leads the Toronto Police Service's Human Resources command, including Professional Standards, Wellness, Labour Relations, Training and Talent and Acquisition. Prior to that, she was in charge of the Service's Priority Response Command, overseeing all frontline policing operations and Communications, followed by the Communities and Neighbourhoods' Command where she oversaw proactive policing functions across the Service, including Traffic Services. Throughout her 24 year career with the Toronto Police, Deputy Coxon has been the Executive Sponsor of numerous innovative projects include the civilianization of key roles within the TPS, the initiative into redefining core policing, enhanced analytics, Body Worn Cameras, and the connected officer program. She played a key role during the Service's Transformational Task Force and led an innovative team that recommended and implemented the Computer Cyber Crime Team. Deputy Coxon has her PhD in Criminal Law from Leicester University in the U.K. and has both published and spoken internationally. She has a passion for policing, innovation, technology and futurism. Many of her advances are novel as she seeks to reshape the role of police toward a community-centric, trusted community partner.

Zhivago H. Dames enlisted in the Royal Bahamas Police Force on August 13th, 1990. His exemplary service, dedication, loyalty, and commitment to his organization propelled him through the ranks, leading up to his current rank, Chief Superintendent of Police. He is the Officer-In-Charge of the Cable Beach Division and Covid-19 Enforcement Unit. Further, his responsibilities include a supervisory and oversight role in negotiations and implementation of major governmental initiatives. Examples are RBPF contract with Motorola for an upgrade and maintenance of Astron Digital Trunking and 919 Systems; ShotSpotter Technology; implementation of RBPF Real-Time Crime Center. Chief Superintendent Dames is an active member of the International Association of Chief of Police (IACP) and a member of IACP's Communication and Technology Committee. He is the proud recipient of the Police Force Medals for Meritorious Service, Long Service and Good Conduct. He has an Associate's and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Information Technology from Atlantic College and an MBA from Barry University in Miami. He is married and is the father of four children. Along with his family, he worships at Five Porches of Deliverance Centre Apostolic Tabernacle Church, where he holds the office of Pastor of Special Projects.

Deputy Chief Chris Settle was hired by the Culpeper, Virginia Police Department in 1997. He has been promoted through the ranks and now serves as their Deputy Chief. He is a life-long resident of Culpeper and was hired with the agency in 1997 after graduating from Radford University in Radford, Virginia. He has experiences in various areas of law enforcment to include, patrol, community polcing and investigations. He currently serves as the agency's CALEA Accreditation Manager, Peer Support Team Coordinator, and Unmanned Aerial Systems Coordinator. He obtained his Bachelor?s of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Radford University. He also attended the Virginia Department of Forensic Science Academy sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University in 2003 and is a member of the Virginia Forensic Science Academy Alumni Association. Chris is currently enrolled at the University of Virginia?s School of Professional Contining Studies. He also has served as a CALEA Assessor since 2008, and a Team Leader since 2016. He currently serves as a member of the Virginia Chiefs Association and is the member of IACP Communications and Technology Committee. Chris is involved in many community non-profit programs, to include serving a Vice President of Services to Abused Families, Inc. (SAFE) which provides services and sheltering to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. He is also a current member and past president of the local Lion?s Club.

Richard Zak leads solution initiatives at Microsoft for safer citizens, communities, and responders. He also serves with many organizations including the Communications Technology Committee for the IACP, the IJIS Institute CJIS Advisory Committee, and the board for the National Association of Police Athletic/Activities League.