Blair Bannerman
New Glasgow,NS
Summary
Executive Leader in Policing and Public Safety Senior officer with over 41 years of policing experience and 9 years in an executive leadership role. A strategic thinker who analyzes programs and policies, to develop and implement plans and strategies to improve, streamline and harmonize operations. Experience in a unionized municipal police environment. A human-centered professional proficient and experienced in Operational Command, Critical Incident and Emergency Management, Risk Management, Multi-Agency Responses and Interoperability, Community-based Responses and Partnerships, Interoperability and Sensitive - Serious Investigations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Inspector/Case Manager
New Glasgow Regional Police
03.2016 - Current
- Working under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Police, the Inspector/Case Manager has provided supervisory assistance to the Deputy Chief of Police of Operations and regularly fulfils the duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Chief in his absence
- Within this leadership role, has provided effective operational oversight and guidance, support and mentorship to the Police Service’s non-commissioned officers, and oversight and quality assurance on all departmental investigative files
- The Inspector/case manager is the third person in charge within the command structure of New Glasgow Regional Police.
- Oversee the operations of a team of 8 non-commissioned officers and 20 Constables, along with 10 civilian staff members, a total staff complement of 38 across the Police Service’s 4 Patrol units, Court Operations, Criminal Records, Communications Centre, and Lock-up facility.
- Development and implementation of 2 new internet based scheduling programs which has improved the allocation of human resources, through effective leave planning, the scheduling of Court appearances, and special operational events
- This enhanced resource management ensured that operational effectiveness is maintained and allows an improved work/life balance which has improved employee wellness.
- Enhanced public safety and service delivery by reconfiguring the physical location and structure of the Communications Centre and Criminal Records sections, allowing for the re-distribution of roles and responsibilities of the civilian staff in both departments
- This reconfiguration changed the workflow process of both units and permitted the Communications Centre staff to focus attention on core job functions with fewer distractions from additional operational/administrative taskings.
- Development, review and revision of departmental policies and procedures to align with provincial best practices.
- Development and implementation of a competency-based employee performance appraisal evaluation process.
- Revision and development of a competency-based interview process within the current promotional routines for sworn members and the hiring procedure for civilian staff.
- Developed and implemented a departmental employee recognition program which recognized extraordinary achievements of all employees, and members of the public
- This program enhances employee morale and fosters partnerships with the public and external partner agencies.
- Liaison officer to all external partner agencies and justice participants.
- Reviews and administers all FOIPOP requests, to ensure privacy protection and adequate access to information
- Liaison with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for Nova Scotia
- And strove to maintain public trust while managing an increasing number of FOIPOP requests.
- Mediated and informally resolved conflict while educating stakeholders on matters of police Code of Conduct, complaint processes, and investigations.
- Managed and investigated internal and public complaints, including use of force, discreditable conduct, and neglect of duty
- Liaised with and between the public and NGRP officers to ensure the highest standards of officer conduct.
Acting Deputy-Deputy Chief of Operations
New Glasgow Regional Police
03.2020 - 05.2020
- At the request of the Chief of Police, acted as the Deputy-Chief of Operations while that position was vacant, while still maintaining the roles and responsibilities of the Inspector/Case Manager position
- Had direct supervision over Uniform Patrol, Traffic, Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit, Forensic Identification, Police Dog Service, Emergency Response Team, Community Policing, Major Crime Unit, and School Resource
- Ensured effective operational response, strategic and business continuity planning, and external stakeholder management.
- Oversee operations of a team of 12 non-commissioned officers and 31 Constables, along with 12 civilian staff members, a total staff complement of 38 across the Police Service’s 11 Sections and Lock-up facility.
- Responsible for employee scheduling for all sections of the Police Service striving to maintain operational effectiveness while also balancing financial budgetary considerations.
- Managed the in-service development and delivery of all in-service training for sworn and civilian members.
- Ensured that operational planning was employed using the principles of ICS, ICIR, and Critical Incident Response.
- Improved NGRP ability to respond to the challenges arising from extraordinary situations including the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting the application of advanced principles of emergency management and operational command
Sergeant Uniform Patrol
New Glasgow Regional Police
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Responsible for the day-to-day policing activities of the Uniform Platoon, with the emphasis on supervisory duties to ensure the prompt, professional and appropriate service is provided to the client base.
- Maintaining quality control of all investigations on the Platoon level ensuring that the investigations are conducted in an ethical and accountable manner, and in compliance with standard investigative techniques, standard operating procedures of the Department of Justice of Nova Scotia and the rules and regulations of NGRP.
- Ability to properly plan and institute operational plans using the principles of ICS and ICIR.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate personnel performance, reinforce positive performance and take appropriate corrective action of deficient performance.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive communication internally with senior management and externally with clients and stakeholders.
- Seconded to the Major Crime Unit on several Homicide investigations which led to the convictions of the accused persons.
NCOic New Glasgow Regional Police ERT
New Glasgow Regional Police
11.2008 - 09.2013
- As the non-commissioned officer in charge of the Emergency Response Team, implemented and managed tactical operations of the team to ensure that dangerous and critical incidents were resolved safely using a minimum amount of force, while considering the Priorities of Life of all those involved in the incident(s).
- Operational command of all tactical operations involving the ERT working within the structure of Critical Incident Command.
Education
Cadet Police Sciences -
Atlantic Police Academy
10.1983
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science -
St. Francis Xavier University
05.1981
Senior Police Administration Course -
Canadian Police College
11.0206
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Implementation
- Executive Police Leadership
- Policy Development & Implementation
- Governance & Oversight
- Managing in a Unionized Environment
- Public Safety and Accountability
- Strategic & Change Management
- Civilian Hiring
- Community Relations
- Training and mentoring
- Ethics and integrity
- Progress Monitoring
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Report Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Decision-Making
Accomplishments
- Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (NS)
- Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal
- Police Exemplary Service Medal (40 yrs.)
- NS Police Long Service Medal (25 yrs.)
- Vice Regal Commendation
- NGRP Chief’s Commendation
- Governor’s General Life Saving Commendation
Affiliations
- The Royal United Services Institute of Nova Scotia | Former Executive Board Member (Secretary)
- Nova Scotia Chiefs of Police Association, Legal Committee
Volunteeraffiliations
- Tearmann Board for Abused Women | Former Vice-Chair
- Ronald Macdonald House Charities | Volunteer Meal Preparation
- Special Olympics Nova Scotia | Volunteer
Timeline
Acting Deputy-Deputy Chief of Operations
New Glasgow Regional Police
03.2020 - 05.2020
Inspector/Case Manager
New Glasgow Regional Police
03.2016 - Current
NCOic New Glasgow Regional Police ERT
New Glasgow Regional Police
11.2008 - 09.2013
Sergeant Uniform Patrol
New Glasgow Regional Police
01.2006 - 01.2016
Cadet Police Sciences -
Atlantic Police Academy
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science -
St. Francis Xavier University
Senior Police Administration Course -
Canadian Police College
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