Brian Ford

Thirty-three years of experience with the Fredericton Police Force in increasingly more responsible positions. Twenty-seven years of supervisory and managerial experience. Currently the Acting Deputy Chief of Operations. Master’s Degree in International Police Leadership from Charles Sturt University. Extensive experience leading and managing a contemporary community policing team – the Neighbourhood Action Team (NAT). Experience in a broad base of police roles including Primary Response, Major Crime, Professional Standards, as well as Contemporary Community Policing. Strong commitment to the community, serving on numerous volunteer boards and committees at the federal, provincial and local levels. Proven ability to grow the organization through strategic out-of- the-box thinking and leadership. Through leadership, organization, communication and problem solving, worked to develop a strong Neighbourhood Action Team; have been engaged at many levels to ensure the goals of the Team are met. Developed strong working relationships within the Fredericton Police Force Teams as well as external partners such as the Department of Public Safety, RCMP, the local school districts and Saint Mary’s First Nations. Committed to life-long learning as evidenced by participation in a wide range of professional development activities and continuing education initiatives throughout my career.

• 2008, Canadian Police College, Ottawa, ON, Critical Incident Commanders Course
• 2007, Canadian Police College, Ottawa, ON, Major Case Management: Team Commander
• 2000, Canadian Police College, Ottawa, ON, Senior Police Administrators Course
• 2000, Fredericton Police Force, Fredericton, NB, Basic Tactical Orientation Course, Toronto Police Service Emergency Task Force1997, Atlantic Police Academy, Summerside, PEI, Major Crime Investigative Techniques Course
• 1992, Atlantic Police Academy, Summerside, PEI, Field Trainers Course
• · Numerous professional development courses documented on personnel file

• 2014, Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP)
• 2014, New Brunswick Association of Chiefs of Police (NBACP)

• 2013, present, Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, Policing with Indigenous Peoples Committee
• 2024, present, New Brunswick Association of Chiefs of Police, National Police Services – National Advisory Committee
• 2016, 2020, New Brunswick Criminal Justice Efficiencies Committee,
• 2015, 2017, New Brunswick Department of Public Safety, Joint Management Team: Capital Region Integrated Intelligence Unit
• 2014, 2016, New Brunswick Department of Public Safety, Chronic Repeat Offenders Committee
• 2013, 2014, Fredericton Police Department, Fredericton Youth Diversion Focus Group
• 2010, 2011, Fredericton Police Department, Contemporary Community Policing Working Group

• 2008, 2018, Crime Prevention Association of New Brunswick, Board of Directors
• 1995, 2016, Tim Hortons and Maritime All Stars Hockey Teams, Over 1.5 million dollars raised for charities during this time
• 1991, 2009, Special Olympics New Brunswick, Board of Directors
• 2005, 2009, Special Olympics Canada, National Board Member
• 2001, 2009, Saint Thomas University Men’s Hockey Team, Assistant Coach
• 2006, 2007, Lutheran Church Building Committee, Chair
• 1996, 1997, Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Conference, Volunteer Committee

• 2022, Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal
• 2020, Police Exemplary Service Medal – First Bar
• 2010, Police Exemplary Service Medal
• 2012, Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal
• 2014, Chief of Police Certificate of Achievement, Fredericton Police Force
• 2013, Inducted into the Crime Prevention Association of New Brunswick Hall of Fame
• 2012, Constable Leo “Tyler” Francis Memorial Award for Crime Prevention from the Crime Prevention Association of New Brunswick
• 2012, Constable Craig Bailey Memorial Award for Crime Prevention from the Fredericton Police Department
• 2016, Fredericton Sports Investment – Sports Wall of Fame
• 2003, Rotary Club’s Paul Harris Fellowship for Community Service