ABOUT ACCPA
Albertans Making Communities Safer Together
Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association was established in 1989 as the Alberta Community Police Advisory Committee by provincial Police Services as a means to discuss mutual crime related issues within communities/police/government. In 1990 it became the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association (ACCPA).
ACCPA's goal is to ensure safety to Albertans and their communities through education and crime prevention awareness.
- ACCPA is the connector between rural and urban communities and agencies.
- Together we promote community safety and well-being.
- When our communities are connected, engaged and empowered, we have a sustainable community where everyone is safe, everyone has a sense of belonging, and everyone has access to services.
ACCPA SIGNS MOU WITH RCMP K DIVISION - JUNE 23, 2023
Albertans Making Communities Safer Together
On behalf of the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association and my board, we are proud and honoured to sign this Memorandum of Understanding. This signing solidifies a strong existing relationship between partners; we look forward to future initiatives and projects as we continue to work together providing Community Safety to all communities throughout the province.
Jean Bota
President, Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association
Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP) - 2023 Conference
The Alberta Associations of Chiefs of Police (AACP) Conference came to a close November 29, and there was a lot of valuable information shared. The agenda focused on Integrated Community Safety and Wellness, and a number of professionals who work in these areas shared their experiences and knowledge.
Community safety requires collaboration, and the presenters shared ways in which they’ve seen some success in their fields and communities.
OUR MISSION
Bringing agencies and citizens together to build safer communities and promote wellbeing for all.
OUR VISION
ACCPA aspires to be a leader in mobilizing diverse partners and resources to ensure
safe and vibrant communities.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ORREN FORD
President, ACCPA
Raised in Peace River, community is always something Orren Ford has placed first. As a third-term Town Councillor, Ford has helped to guide municipal decision-making over the last five years. Through that role he has taken on leadership in public and community safety.
As a councillor he has worked as a member of the Community Safety Advisory Committee, and the RCMP Advisory Committee. While on those committees he has helped to spearhead several initiatives such as, the Safe Summer Strategies, an advertising campaign that encourages youth to make safe choices throughout the summer, as well as, an annual positive ticket campaign that rewards those doing good in the community.
ORREN HAS ALSO BEEN A BIG PROPONENT OF CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (CPTED) HELPING TO ENSURE COUNCIL AND THE MUNICIPALITY CONSIDER CPTED CONCEPTS WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
In addition to his role on Council Ford has been an active community member. He has been an active member of the fire department for 23 years. He is also been involved in youth sports for more than 24 years as a coach, mentor and referee.
CORRINA WILLIAMS
Vice President, ACCPA
Corinna and her husband moved to the area in 1993 from England where they have raised their two children Matthew and Jasmine and built up their Apiary Business. Corinna recently retired from her 25-year profession as a Registered Massage Therapist. She has served on many boards and committees and always volunteered for activities through her children’s schools and sports programs.
CORINNA IS CHAIR OF NORTHERN SUNRISE RURAL CRIME WATCH ASSOCIATION AND A PAST VOLUNTEER FOR THE ST ISIDORE/THREE CREEKS FIRE DEPARTMENT WHERE SHE HAS COMPLETED HER NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION AND THE FIRE MEDICAL RESPONDER TRAINING.
Corinna was honoured to be elected for the Three Creeks\Wesley Creek Ward and is Reeve for the Northern Sunrise County.
madison clark
Secretary, ACCPA
New to the ACCPA Board, Madison is eager to contribute her experience in youth justice and crime prevention to the association’s work. Madison is currently the Operations Coordinator with the Calgary Youth Justice Society, where she supports efforts to expand resources and diversion programs for Youth Justice Committees and young people across the province.
Madison holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of British Columbia and has recently relocated from Grande Prairie to Calgary. Her experiences living and working in both northern and urban communities have given her valuable insight into the unique challenges and strengths of Albertans across the province. Her career began in the field of domestic abuse, and she has since dedicated her work to primary prevention, collective impact models, and intersectional approaches to community safety.
With a strong background in community engagement, public education, project management, and strategic planning, Madison has worked closely with stakeholders across Alberta to create meaningful and sustainable change. She is particularly passionate about amplifying individual strengths and ensuring that all young Albertans have equitable access to quality diversion programming. Madison believes that safe communities for all are possible when we look at the bigger picture and focus on long-term solutions.
Madison’s values align closely with ACCPA’s vision of positive prevention and community safety. She looks forward to learning from and collaborating with her fellow board members to further innovative crime prevention efforts in Alberta. When she isn’t working or volunteering, Madison enjoys practicing yoga and spending time with her rescue cat, Tom.
SAM KOMOLAFE
Treasurer, ACCPA
Samuel is a qualified professional accountant with CPA designation. A financial analyst with more than 10 years' experience working in different finance units (process improvement project, supply chain finance and financial planning and accounting) of a multinational Fast-Moving Consumer Group. He has a diversified background in IT with bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a certification in Enterprise Resource Planning Financial and Controlling module.
SAMUEL HAS BEEN INVOLVED AS A VOLUNTEER IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS FOR VARIOUS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (OLD STUDENT ASSOCIATION, RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION AND COOPERATIVE SOCIETY) IN HIS ORIGINAL HOME OF NIGERIA.
These organizations delivered a number of noteworthy projects (school building renovation, community conflict resolution etc) that impacted positively on the life of people in the environment.
MAXWELL GARDNER
Director, ACCPA
Community safety and well-being require ongoing effort, grounded in humility, courage, empathy, and respect.
Max was drawn to the ACCPA board by a passion for fostering connections, building community, and raising awareness on key public safety issues. He is committed to facilitating conversations that bring people together and inspire collaboration across all levels of government and the private sector.
Max's goal is to help ACCPA build capacity in both rural and urban communities across Alberta, working towards empowering actionable solutions that improve public safety and social outcomes for all Canadians.
After an extensive period of budget travel, Max gained a deeper understanding of Canada’s global reputation for opportunities and safety standards. Recognizing that education was the next step, he continued working as a carpenter while earning a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, with a minor in Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures. He is passionate about language, culture, and
literature as a way to create pathways of understanding, and thought to promote community. Looking ahead, Max hopes to share his appreciation for Canada and Alberta, focusing on the positive values—equality, safety, and respect—that unite us as a thriving democratic nation.
LAWRENCE JANSEN
Director, ACCPA
Lawrence Jansen is the Community and Education Coordinator for the Edmonton Police Service. Lawrence has been working within the EPS for 19 years engaging communities and individuals by providing community safety and crime prevention support and resources. As the EPS's Neighbourhood Empowerment Team's (NET) liaison Lawrence connects communities to the appropriate EPS resources.
LAWRENCE STRONGLY BELIEVES THAT COLLABORATION IS CRITICAL FOR MAKING COMMUNITIES SAFE PLACES.
Trina Kennedy
Director, ACCPA
Trina Kennedy is the founder of Trina Kennedy Coaching & Training (formerly RPAC Consulting), where she provides specialized training in mental health, trauma-informed practice, workplace resilience, and leadership development. With over 30 years of experience as a Registered Social Worker and trainer, Trina has worked extensively with organizations and communities across Alberta to strengthen well being, resilience, and connection.
Her passion for crime prevention is rooted in a mental health and trauma-informed perspective, recognizing the profound impact unresolved trauma can have on individuals, families, and communities. Through education, coaching, and systemic awareness, Trina believes we can meaningfully reduce crime by addressing root causes, dismantling stigma, and equipping people with the tools they need to thrive.
An award-winning author of From Trauma to Triumph and What Lies Between, an international speaker, and a certified Women-Centered Coach, Trina brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. She is deeply committed to advancing ACCPA’s mission and sees this role as an opportunity to help create safer, healthier communities where everyone can reach their full potential.
JULIE MATTHEWS
Director, ACCPA
Julie Matthews was an Investigative TV reporter for 19 years including 10 years as Global Edmonton’s Troubleshooter where she solved problems for many Albertans. She then traded her microphone for a badge, becoming a peace officer and senior investigator for the last decade with the Government of Alberta’s Consumer Investigations Unit.
She is now a freelance fraud prevention consultant and tours around Alberta educating communities and businesses about the latest frauds and scams.
Born and raised in rural Alberta, she knows first hand the challenges these areas face when it comes to crime prevention. Through her presentations and outreach she tries to bring even more awareness to schemes and crime targeting these areas.
Julie is a self professed "fraud nerd", also sharing her passion for spotting scams and offering tips on all of her social media platforms. She has been recognized with numerous community and government awards for her efforts to protect Albertans.
She is a certified fraud examiner and has been co-chair of ACCPA's Fraud Prevention Month planning
committee for many years. She has a weekly segment on CFCW radio, "Scam Alert" which airs every Thursday.
François (Frank) Nadeau
Director, ACCPA
Frank is a police officer with the City of Red Deer RCMP. He currently serves as a police liaison to the courts and monitors high-risk offenders within the community through the Alberta RCMP’s Integrated Offender Management program.
In the past, Frank was deeply involved in designing and implementing strategies aimed at preventing high-risk youth from becoming adult offenders. His work has focused on enhancing public safety by working closely with justice partners to support offender rehabilitation and reduce recidivism in the community.
Since 2019, Frank has also been teaching in the Justice Studies program at Red Deer Polytechnic, where he delivers courses that equip students with practical skills and knowledge essential for the criminal justice field. Alongside teaching, he has conducted program evaluations for the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association (ACCPA) by assessing the educational value of its annual conferences to enhance future learning opportunities for professionals.
Frank holds a Master’s degree in political science with an emphasis on quantitative research methods. He is currently completing a Doctor of Education (EdD) and his research aims to promote the use of evidence-based practices in policing through educational reforms.
tyler oka
Director, ACCPA
Tyler Oka, a proud member of the Kainai First Nation, is the Gang Prevention Coordinator with Native Counselling Services of Alberta and Project Lead for Piikani Justice. He began his career in 2009 with Kainai Corrections as a Correctional Officer and later worked with the Blood Tribe Police Service as civilian staff. In 2019, he joined Kainai Community Corrections as a Federal Reintegration Worker, eventually becoming Senior Probation Officer and Manager, where he oversaw programs in probation, Indigenous court work, reintegration, and human trafficking prevention. Tyler also serves as Vice Chair of the Blood Tribe Police Commission, and as a director with both the Canadian Association of Police Governance and the First Nations Police Governance Association.
With a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Justice Studies, his work is dedicated to breaking systemic barriers, addressing the over representation of First Nations in the justice system, and advocating for stronger crime prevention and policing resources in Indigenous communities.
EKATERINA TSATSKO
Director, ACCPA
Ekaterina Tsatsko has a background in neuroscience and clinical research, with particular interests in forensic psychology,neuroscience, and artificial intelligence (AI). She has held roles in addictions recovery, non-profit organizations, and board positions, serving vulnerable populations in Alberta for over two decades.
Ekaterina is passionate about human rights and disability rights, focusing on how to protect these populations in both rural and urban settings.
Having grown up in Alberta’s beautiful rural and urban communities, she has been a vocal advocate for Alberta’s vulnerable populations, striving to combine her expertise and advocacy to help foster
inclusive, safe, and supportive communities throughout the province.
ray wilson
Director, ACCPA
Ray Wilson is the founder and president of R2K Consultants Inc. a company that works with partnered stakeholders by providing solutions and expertise in combating retail crime.
Ray is a retired detective after 25 years with the Edmonton Police Service; he obtained a vast array of experience from the several areas he worked in. These roles include operational, investigative, and community policing – giving him the knowledge and confidence to take on challenges beyond his policing career.
During his EPS career Ray worked in the Crime Prevention unit where he developed a passion for combating retail crime. He developed and enhanced many initiatives, raising awareness and strengthening community partnerships with the common goal of preventing retail crime.
Ray is the founder of the annual Alberta Retail Crime Prevention Summit, which has created a province-wide collaboration of law enforcement and community partners implementing initiatives toward retail crime issues.
JEAN BOTA
Executive Director, ACCPA
Jean was on the ACCPA Board since 2015, and became Board President in 2016. She resigned as Board President in August 2024 to take on the role of Executive Director.
Jean has always been very involved in her community, regardless of where she and her family have lived. She feels her rural roots and her involvement with the many Crime Prevention and advisory groups have been an asset to Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association. The many representative's on their board has also been beneficial when it comes to understanding the different issues and concerns many communities throughout the province experience.
Prior to being board chair Jean enjoyed a thirty three year career in the banking industry retiring in 2005. Following her retirement she began her first university class in the fall of 2006 and what began as a history Major made a detour into social sciences; setting her on a life changing path. In 2012, she proudly walked across the University of Calgary stage at her convocation accepting a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology/Psychology.
Due to her community involvement, she was successful at being elected to municipal politics in 2013, re-elected in 2017 and succumb to defeat in 2021 by 2 votes. Regardless her desire to assist and empower communities throughout this province prevails.
JEAN LOVES THE CHALLENGE OF WORKING WITH PEOPLE AND ASSISTING WITH SOLUTIONS.
Ensuring rural communities are not left out, Jean has promoted and advocated for Rural communities ensuring they receive the resources/ supports they require through education and awareness. In 2020 she and her executive planned a Visioning session which saw the narrative for Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association slightly modified to embrace Community Safety and Wellbeing, as well as Crime Prevention. From this Visioning session came four objectives, one of which was the implementation of Community Safety Plan Frameworks in communities, and a revised membership model. In conjunction with the Membership Model it is the intentions of ACCPA to interview and prepare live broadcasts on various social issues each month. In turn, these broadcasts would be viewed by ACCPA membership and others for awareness and education in their communities.
Jean believes everything begins in the community. Empowered and educated communities ensure a deeper understanding of community issues through connection. Empowered communities also have an advantage when it comes to dealing with or adverting situations which may lead to a life of crime for many in their communities.
BECKY WYLIE-JARDINE
Community Safety Specialist, ACCPA
Becky has been an ACCPA Board member since 2019 and has been a long-time supporter of ACCPA, including as a presenter at ACCPA’s 2006 Conference. In June of 2025 she was hired as ACCPA’s Community Safety Specialist where she works closely with Executive Director Jean Bota, to implement ACCPA’s Strategic Plan.
Becky has a Diploma in Police Science from Mount Royal College, a BA in Criminology from Simon Fraser University, and an MA in Criminology from the University of South Florida, Tampa. She retired from her career as a police officer with the RCMP after 22 years of service, then went on to work at the John Howard Society in Red Deer with Federal Offenders. She also spent time working in the oilfield as a dispatcher, health and safety consultant, and line locator.
In 2014 Becky started teaching sociology courses part-time at Red Deer Polytechnic. She was the subject matter expert on the team that developed the Justice Studies Program, and was eventually hired as the Head of the Program where she taught for six years.
Becky has been active in crime prevention for over 30 years and has attended numerous crime prevention conferences across Canada during that time. She completed a professional designation as an International Crime Prevention Specialist (ICPS), and was awarded an RCMP District Commander Certificate of Appreciation for a crime prevention program she designed called S.A.F.E. Schools-Safe Communities. Becky and her AHS partner, Jillian Risto, won an award from the Alberta Centre for Injury Control for developing the Helmet Option Program (HOP). The HOP, a crime prevention program, rewarded youths for wearing their helmets when the new provincial mandatory bicycle helmet laws came into effect.
BECKY BELIEVES STRONGLY IN "COMMUNITY" AS BEING THE FIRST DEFENCE AGAINST CRIME. AS THE PAST PRESIDENT AND CURRENT BOARD MEMBER OF THE RED DEER/LACOMBE RURAL COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH, SHE REGULARLY GIVES CRIME PREVENTION INFORMATION SESSIONS IN THE COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING RED DEER. SHE HAS GIVEN SIMILAR PRESENTATIONS IN SURROUNDING COUNTIES AT THE REQUEST OF THE RCMP AS WELL AS OTHER RURAL CRIME WATCHES.
In her spare time, Becky and her son travel, spend time in the mountains and on their farm with their two dogs.
DIANNE HALEY
Administrator, ACCPA
Dianne was hired by ACCPA in November 2016 to act as Administrator for the association. Dianne retired from public service in 2011 after 21 years in municipal government followed by 9 years in provincial government. She is currently the President of Haley-Comben Services Inc.
DIANNE HAS VOLUNTEERED FOR CLOSE TO THIRTY YEARS WITH URBAN AND REGIONAL INFORMATION ASSOCIATION, SERVING ON ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN MANY CAPACITIES, AND PARTICIPATING IN MANY OF ITS COMMITTEES.
She also has experience with organizing and hosting conferences and building systems to support conference registration.
KRYSTELLE KNIGHT
BOOKKEEPER, ACCPA
Krystelle Knight was a small business office administrator for almost 7 years. When the pandemic began, she decided to change careers and she attended the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton, to obtain her Bookkeeping Certificate. She is very excited to have opened her home Bookkeeping business.
Krystelle has been active for many years in the Sylvan Lake area volunteering both her administrative and bookkeeping skills in her local church and community music festivals.
She has had her small bookkeeping business for several years and finds enjoyment in helping local small businesses and non profits meet their goals.
Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association
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