Gagan Uppal

• Authority to enforce the police act, mental health act, corrections act and the sheriffs act throughout British Columbia.
• Investigating violent/highrisk offenders that have been released into the public with conditions set by the BC review board.
• Investigating and locating violent/high risk offenders throughout BC and arresting them on directors warrants for breaches in conditions set by the BC review board and placing them back in the custody of forensics.
• Investigating assaults/narcotics smuggling within the forensic institution and recommending additional charges to the BC review board post investigations.
• Investigating with external agencies related to high risk cases through British Columbia related to Forensics offenders. A big case I worked on internally was for an offender who was charged and now convicted by a jury for a murder of a 13 year old girl in Burnaby.
• Responding to inquiries and highly sensitive complaints from members of the public, as well as all levels of staff and other key stakeholders regarding the forensic offenders with conditional discharges into the community and day passes from the center. A recent example of this was the China Town stabbing in 2023 by one of our offenders on a day pass into the community who stabbed three people at random.
• Recommend legal action and gather evidence to support additional charges and testify in court regarding officer actions/findings.
• Provide training and mentorship to new hires during their use of force training and on the job training. Provide leadership and teamwork values to the new officers. Work with senior management to develop training programs for new hires and recommend changes as needed.
• Support positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens.

- Taking leadership and assisting the bylaw department as a vehicle coordinator for many months.

- Taking lead and training new officers pertaining to the Community Patrol Officer job.

- Responding to complaints from the members of the public pertaining to homeless encampments in public spaces.

- Assisting the vulnerable homeless population by connecting them with the available resources and providing out reach options.

- Investigating Traffic Obstruction permits and issuing fines when appropriate.

- Investigating complaints from the members of the public such as noise complaints, dogs off leash, open liquor in a park, vendors selling in public spaces without permits etc.

- Patrolling public space such as parks, recreation centres, and town centres, including providing education and enforcement of bylaws relating to public spaces.

- Issuing many MTI and BEN notices for various bylaw related offences.

- Responding to inquiries and highly sensitive complaints from members of the public.

- Enforcing parking regulations through education and ticketing.

- Developing and maintaining relationships with the community.

- Communicating and liaising with all levels of staff and other key stakeholders.

• Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough security assessments and implementing appropriate measures.
• Reduced security incidents by maintaining a visible presence and proactively addressing potential threats.
• Investigated suspicious activities promptly, diffusing situations before they escalated into larger incidents.
• Developed comprehensive emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness for various crisis scenarios.
• Monitored CCTV systems effectively, utilizing technology to enhance situational awareness and prevent incidents from occurring.
• Managed conflict resolution between individuals on-site, promoting a peaceful atmosphere conducive to healing and recovery.

• Enhanced security measures by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing new protocols.
• Reduced incidents of theft and vandalism by closely monitoring surveillance systems and coordinating with law enforcement.
• Improved employee safety by conducting regular training sessions on emergency procedures and proper use of security equipment.
• Streamlined communication between security staff, ensuring prompt response to potential threats or concerns.
• Maintained a secure environment for employees and visitors by enforcing access control policies and visitor management procedures.
• Conducted regular audits of security infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement and recommending necessary upgrades.
• Managed a team of security officers, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations to ensure a high level of professionalism.
• Assisted with investigations into reported incidents, gathering evidence and providing detailed reports for review by management or law enforcement officials when required.
• Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.