Introduction to Canadian Policing: Past, Present, and Future
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 204
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 204
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Canadian Policing, Past, Present and Future by Dr. Galib Bhayani offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolution, structure, and future direction of policing in Canada. Drawing on both academic research and decades of frontline leadership experience, the book examines the historical foundations of policing alongside contemporary challenges, including community safety, mental health, technology, accountability, and police reform. Readers are introduced to modern policing strategies, Indigenous and municipal policing structures, intelligence-led approaches, and the growing role of partnerships in public safety. Through Canadian case studies and practical examples, the text bridges theory and practice for students, practitioners, and policymakers alike. This book provides an accessible and timely examination of how Canadian policing continues to adapt in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing society.
CHAPTER 1 The Origins and History of Canadian Policing
CHAPTER 2 The Structure and Role of the Canadian Police
CHAPTER 3 Development of Modern Policing in Canada
CHAPTER 4 Governance and Accountability of the Police in Canada
CHAPTER 5 Policing Strategies and Models in Canada
CHAPTER 6 Community Policing in Canada
CHAPTER 7 Community Safety and Well-Being in Canadian Policing
CHAPTER 8 Private Security and Policing in Canada
CHAPTER 9 The Technological Transformation of Canadian Policing
CHAPTER 10 The Future of Policing
Dr. Galib Bhayani is a seasoned public safety leader, academic, and former senior police executive with over three decades of experience in policing, community safety, and risk management in Canada and internationally. He currently serves as Chief Safety and Risk Officer at Simon Fraser University, where he leads enterprise-wide initiatives in public safety, emergency management, and institutional risk.
Prior to his academic and executive roles, Dr. Bhayani served as a Chief Superintendent with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), where he held several senior leadership positions, including Operations Officer for the Lower Mainland District, overseeing policing services for approximately 1.8 million residents. He also served as Chief of Police for the City and District of North Vancouver, where he worked closely with municipal leaders, Indigenous communities, and public safety partners to advance collaborative and community-focused policing strategies.
Dr. Bhayani’s experience extends beyond Canada. He has served internationally as a Senior Police Advisor in Iraq, working with government and international partners, and as a Regional Chief of Security with the United Nations in Sudan. These roles have shaped his perspective on the evolving nature of policing in complex and diverse environments.
An active educator for over 20 years, Dr. Bhayani teaches criminology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and has contributed to the development of future policing professionals through applied, practice-based instruction. He holds a Doctorate in Policing and Community Studies from London Metropolitan University, along with graduate and undergraduate degrees in international studies and criminology.
Dr. Bhayani is the author of Introduction to Canadian Policing: Past, Present, and Future, a work that reflects his commitment to bridging academic insight with frontline experience to better understand and shape the future of policing in Canada.
Canadian Policing, Past, Present and Future by Dr. Galib Bhayani offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolution, structure, and future direction of policing in Canada. Drawing on both academic research and decades of frontline leadership experience, the book examines the historical foundations of policing alongside contemporary challenges, including community safety, mental health, technology, accountability, and police reform. Readers are introduced to modern policing strategies, Indigenous and municipal policing structures, intelligence-led approaches, and the growing role of partnerships in public safety. Through Canadian case studies and practical examples, the text bridges theory and practice for students, practitioners, and policymakers alike. This book provides an accessible and timely examination of how Canadian policing continues to adapt in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing society.
CHAPTER 1 The Origins and History of Canadian Policing
CHAPTER 2 The Structure and Role of the Canadian Police
CHAPTER 3 Development of Modern Policing in Canada
CHAPTER 4 Governance and Accountability of the Police in Canada
CHAPTER 5 Policing Strategies and Models in Canada
CHAPTER 6 Community Policing in Canada
CHAPTER 7 Community Safety and Well-Being in Canadian Policing
CHAPTER 8 Private Security and Policing in Canada
CHAPTER 9 The Technological Transformation of Canadian Policing
CHAPTER 10 The Future of Policing
Dr. Galib Bhayani is a seasoned public safety leader, academic, and former senior police executive with over three decades of experience in policing, community safety, and risk management in Canada and internationally. He currently serves as Chief Safety and Risk Officer at Simon Fraser University, where he leads enterprise-wide initiatives in public safety, emergency management, and institutional risk.
Prior to his academic and executive roles, Dr. Bhayani served as a Chief Superintendent with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), where he held several senior leadership positions, including Operations Officer for the Lower Mainland District, overseeing policing services for approximately 1.8 million residents. He also served as Chief of Police for the City and District of North Vancouver, where he worked closely with municipal leaders, Indigenous communities, and public safety partners to advance collaborative and community-focused policing strategies.
Dr. Bhayani’s experience extends beyond Canada. He has served internationally as a Senior Police Advisor in Iraq, working with government and international partners, and as a Regional Chief of Security with the United Nations in Sudan. These roles have shaped his perspective on the evolving nature of policing in complex and diverse environments.
An active educator for over 20 years, Dr. Bhayani teaches criminology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and has contributed to the development of future policing professionals through applied, practice-based instruction. He holds a Doctorate in Policing and Community Studies from London Metropolitan University, along with graduate and undergraduate degrees in international studies and criminology.
Dr. Bhayani is the author of Introduction to Canadian Policing: Past, Present, and Future, a work that reflects his commitment to bridging academic insight with frontline experience to better understand and shape the future of policing in Canada.