C.A.P.E. 2026 Conference (Canadian Association of Police Educators)

Date: May 5–7, 2026

Admission Cost: Registration varies (typically several hundred dollars; check site).

Registration URL: https://www.cape-registrations.ca/

Location: Inn at the Quay — 900 Quayside Dr, New Westminster, BC

A national conference focused on policing education and training best practices, attended by police trainers, academy staff, law enforcement leaders, and educators. Under the theme “Policing the Future: What’s Important Now”, sessions typically include discussions on leadership in policing, crime investigation methodologies, evidence-based training strategies, and emerging tools shaping law enforcement practice. Co-hosted locally with the Vancouver Police Department and JIBC Police Academy, the event emphasizes collaboration across jurisdictions and knowledge exchange to elevate policing education standards.