Susan Sharp is the Sergeant in charge of the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) Mounted Unit. A 22-year member of the VPD, Susan has worked in various operational positions in surveillance, property crime, and the Court and Detention Services section. She is also a member of the Crisis Negotiator Team, where she is a Negotiating Liaison Officer who advises the Critical Incident Commander. Susan will share her stories about what it’s like to be a police officer on horseback in Vancouver’s Stanley Park. She will also share some of the strategies her team uses when communicating with a person in crisis[...]
Certificate in Tribunal Administrative Justice™ 2021 Graduation The Foundation of Administrative Justice would like to honour the administrative justice professionals who graduated with their Certificate in Tribunal Administrative Justice™. The graduates finished their certification at a unique time for FOAJ. They had to learn how to navigate the new demands of managing zoom on top of our course material. Thank you to our Graduates for being patient during the pandemic and bold enough to try something new. We wish you nothing but success in your professional career. This graduation marks your commitment to your professional development. Graduation is a significant moment for[...]
A thank you a message from the Board Chair Paul Owen! Hello, everyone. My name is Paul Owens . It has been my pleasure to serve on the board of directors for the foundation of administrative justice, also known as FOAJ, since 2014. I’ve been the board chair for the last four years. It has been quite a year that has been full of surprises, challenges, and opportunities. And I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for your support. It has not been an easy 12 months, but we must stay strong together. This[...]
The requirements of social distancing have accelerated the use of technology as an alternative to holding in-person hearings. Learn practical tips for setting up and conducting a hearing using video conferencing. The virtual hearing will likely develop into one of the procedural alternatives at the disposal of an administrative decision-maker. Having the flexibility and confidence to hold virtual hearings will give tribunals another way to offer a cost-effective and timely resolution of disputes. Participants will receive resource materials. Our Presenters: Presented by Adrian Wright and Carol Zukiwski
