Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Police Courses
Awards and Commendations
Volunteer Experience
Timeline
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Ryan Morrison

Ryan Morrison

Pitt Meadows,BC

Summary

Continue being a strong, valued leader as a member of the Metro Vancouver Transit Police in a Sergeant’s role. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Transit Security

Translink
01.2002 - 05.2008
  • Worked 7 years with Transit Security (bike patrol, fare inspection, bus patrols, night buses)

Burnaby RCMP Auxilliary program

RCMP
05.2006 - 07.2007
  • 1 year with the Burnaby RCMP Auxilliary program (General Duty, Traffic and Community events)

Securiguard at the Port of Vancouver

Securiguard
04.2001 - 01.2002
  • Worked at the Port of Vancouver for Securiguard where I dealt with people suffering from mental health and substance abuse issues, suicides, prostitutes / johns, theft, Fisheries and Oceans violations, MVI’s, traffic control and Terminal security issues.

Constable

Metro Vancouver Transit Police
09.2008 - 10.2021

Field Trainer

Metro Vancouver Transit Police
01.2013 - 02.2018
  • Coached and mentored 16 successful recruits

Acting Sergeant for Recruiting

Metro Vancouver Transit Police
01.2021 - 10.2021

Corporal

Metro Vancouver Transit Police
11.2021 - Current
  • Current Corporal - B Squad
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Education

Justice Institute/Police Academy, New Westminster, B.C. -

Certifacte - Police Communications

Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS

Terry Fox Secondary School, Port Coquitlam, B.C. -

Leadership in Police Organization course -

01.2020

Burnaby RCMP Auxiliary Training Program -

01.2006

JIBC Basic Security course -

01.2001

Attorney General Victims Service Course -

01.2001

Skills

  • Reliable and dedicated
  • Leads by example
  • Respectful, Professional
  • Adaptable
  • Approachable
  • Self aware
  • Great communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Technical competence
  • Analyzing and Decision making in a timely manner
  • Produces quality work
  • Strong work ethic
  • Knowledgeable
  • Gets the job done, very task oriented and goal driven
  • Investigative skills and networking
  • Detail oriented
  • Assertive, highly motivated and proactive
  • Can adapt well to stressful situations
  • Articulate, efficient and meticulous completing Reports to Crown Counsel and report writing
  • Manage the ability to carry an extensive file load

Police Courses

  • Chiefs of Police Leadership Course
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Field Training
  • Vancouver Police Negotiators Course
  • Ethical Phased Interviewing
  • Forensic Interviewing
  • Trauma Led Investigations
  • Intimate Partners
  • LGBTQ+2
  • Taser X26 Certification
  • Drug Investigations
  • Approved Screening Device
  • Sex Assault
  • Search and Seizure
  • Source Handling
  • General Investigative Skills
  • Tactical Surveillance ( 2011 - 5 day VPD course)
  • Bomb recognition (CPKN)
  • Domestic Assaults (CPKN)
  • Missing Persons (CPKN)
  • RCMP Auxiliary Program
  • Emergency vehicle operation
  • Ministry of the Attorney General Victims Service Course
  • Ministry of Children and Families Adoptive Course
  • JIBC Basic Security Course

Awards and Commendations

  • 2018 – Province of British Columbia Police Officers Valour Award – Impaired Incident
  • 2018 – MVTP Chief Officer Commendation – Impaired Incident
  • 2011 – MVTP Chief Officer’s Unit Commendation – 2011 Stanley Cup Riot
  • 2004 – Commendation for preventing a female from jumping from the Pattulo Bridge – Transit Security
  • 2019 – Group Performance Log – Recruiting Drive
  • 2017 – Performance Log – Impaired Incident
  • 2017 - Performance Log – Mental Health Apprehension
  • 2017 – Performance Log – Assist fellow co-worker
  • 2016 – Performance Log – Assisted CRU
  • 2015 – Performance Log – Assisted a person in crisis
  • 2014 – Performance Log – Drug Investigation
  • 2013 – Performance Log – B/E Investigation
  • 2004 – Commendation with Transit Security – Work Ethic

Volunteer Experience

  • 2006-2007, Burnaby RCMP Auxiliary
  • 2001-2002, Victim Services, Coquitlam RCMP
  • 1998-2001, Port Coquitlam Community Police Station, Coquitlam RCMP, bike patrol, crime watch, front desk

Timeline

Corporal

Metro Vancouver Transit Police
11.2021 - Current

Acting Sergeant for Recruiting

Metro Vancouver Transit Police
01.2021 - 10.2021

Field Trainer

Metro Vancouver Transit Police
01.2013 - 02.2018

Constable

Metro Vancouver Transit Police
09.2008 - 10.2021

Burnaby RCMP Auxilliary program

RCMP
05.2006 - 07.2007

Transit Security

Translink
01.2002 - 05.2008

Securiguard at the Port of Vancouver

Securiguard
04.2001 - 01.2002

Justice Institute/Police Academy, New Westminster, B.C. -

Certifacte - Police Communications

Dalhousie University

Terry Fox Secondary School, Port Coquitlam, B.C. -

Leadership in Police Organization course -

Burnaby RCMP Auxiliary Training Program -

JIBC Basic Security course -

Attorney General Victims Service Course -

Ryan Morrison