ABOUT EVENT:
Welcoming Winnipeg’s Newest Police Chief: Gene Bowers
The perception of police forces continues to be a growing conversation. A 2024 report stated that property crimes are the biggest problem right now for Winnipeggers, which shows that crime continues to be a top concern for Winnipeg business owners and that prevention is a top priority.
PROGRAM
Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Winnipeg, 350 St. Mary Ave.
11:30 a.m. – Registration, networking and exhibitor booths
12:00 p.m. – Program starts
12:15 p.m. – Lunch service
12:40 p.m. – Keynote address: Gene Bowers
1:30 p.m. – Program ends
Registration Closed
Discounted Member Rate: $75 +GST
Regular Rate: $150 +GST
Tables of 8 and 10 also available for purchase
Sponsorship opportunities:
Table Sponsor: $1300 +GST (Includes a table of ten and on-screen recognition)
Event Supporter: $1500 +GST (Includes two seats, VIP Reception invites, logo and verbal recognition, banner placement, and social media recognition)
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Accessibility: We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. If you require accommodation please let us know when purchasing tickets.
Refund Policy: Refunds will only be issued with a minimum of 72 hours of notice before the event. Should you require a change of your ticket after that time, we kindly ask that you find a replacement for your ticket. If you have further questions, please direct them to [email protected]
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Gene Bowers was sworn in as the Chief of the Winnipeg Police Service on March 17, 2025. A dedicated law enforcement professional with over three decades of experience, Chief Bowers has built his career on integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to community safety.
Since joining the Winnipeg Police Service in 1989, Chief Bowers has served in a variety of roles across our patrol and administrative divisions, and criminal investigations. His leadership in the Specialized Investigations Division led to the creation of the Counter Exploitation Unit, a critical initiative in the fight against human trafficking and sexual exploitation. He has played a key role in provincial and national efforts to protect vulnerable persons, serving on committees such as the Sexual Exploitation Youth Committee and as a founding member of the Manitoba Human Trafficking Team Committee. From 2010 to 2013, he was a core member of Project Devote, the Joint Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Task Force, and was recognized for his advocacy for sexually exploited persons by the Salvation Army Correctional & Justice Service.
A forward-thinking leader, Chief Bowers has been instrumental in modernizing policing practices. As an Inspector, he oversaw the transformation of records and reports management, introducing innovations like Connected Officer, online and virtual reporting to enhance service accessibility for the public. He remains committed to strengthening community trust, fostering collaboration with partner organizations, and ensuring the Winnipeg Police Service remains responsive to the evolving needs of the city.
Chief Bowers is committed to reconciliation with Indigenous communities to heal past wounds and move forward in a good way. He will further the commitment of the Winnipeg Police Service to support the recommendations of the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry, the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the Calls for Justice of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and adopt measures to support the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Chief Bowers is a member of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, the Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. He is the recipient of the Police Exemplary Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada and the Province of Manitoba’s Excellence in Law Enforcement Award. He is an active member of the Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police and represents Manitoba on the National Police Information Service Advisory Board.
A graduate of the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, Chief Bowers is dedicated to a policing model that prioritizes community engagement, innovation, and collaboration to create a safer Winnipeg for all.
He is Winnipeg’s 19th Chief of Police – and 10th since the City’s amalgamation in 1974.
