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About The Board

Board Composition

Election and Term Lengths

Board Composition

The Board is comprised of a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 9 members. The bylaws allow for 8 positions to be filled by sworn peace officers, while 1 position is available for a civilian member.

Current Board

Election and Term Lengths

Board Composition

The current Board is comprised of 9 regular members, representing 4 different law enforcement agencies in British Columbia. All of the Board positions are filled on a volunteer basis.

Election and Term Lengths

Election and Term Lengths

Election and Term Lengths

Board positions are elected for 5-year terms by members of the society. Voting may take place at annual general meetings, when a position is vacated or upon the expiry of a term. 

Board of Directors

Cst. Chris Birkett President of Out On Patrol

President

Constable Chris Birkett

Vancouver Police Department

Chris began his career in law enforcement in 2012 when he was hired as a Deputy Sheriff with the BC Sheriff Service. During his time with the Sheriffs, Chris was primarily stationed at the Vancouver Provincial Courthouse where he worked in nearly every area of operations. Chris was an Acting Sergeant with the Sheriffs and eventually became an instructor, training new recruits at the Justice Institute of BC. In 2018, Chris was hired by the Vancouver Police Department and has been assigned to patrol ever since. Chris has a long history of volunteerism, including his role as a “Big Brother” for over 9 years. In 2017, Chris was awarded the Canada 150 Medal from the Senate of Canada, for his exceptional contribution to public service and volunteerism. Chris is honoured to have been selected as the inaugural President of the society, and is excited to continue building this worthwhile initiative.

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Cst. Julien Ponsioen Vice President of Out On Patrol

Vice President

Constable Julien Ponsioen

Metro Vancouver Transit Police

Julien is a member of the Metro Vancouver Transit Police and currently works as a Neighbourhood Police Officer in Downtown Vancouver. Prior to becoming a police officer, Julien worked as a paramedic and supervisor for the BC Emergency Health Services. Julien has volunteered his time helping raise money for children who are fighting cancer through the Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast. Since being a part of the tour, Julien has helped raise over 5.5 million dollars for paediatric cancer and Camp Goodtimes. In his spare time, Julien enjoys being out on his sailboat and exploring BC’s amazing coastline

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Secretary

Constable Victoria DeFoe

Vancouver Police Department

Victoria joined the Vancouver Police Department in 2018 and is currently a patrol officer in the North East District of Vancouver. Prior to her career in policing, she worked closely with law enforcement as a dispatcher for the Surrey RCMP. Victoria has been an active lifelong volunteer with organizations like local Emergency Social Services, the Grandview-Woodland CPC and animal rights charities. She is excited to be a part of the very first Out on Patrol Board and looks forward to fostering strong collaborative relationships with the LGBTQ2S+ community. 

Cst. Bryan Watson Treasurer of Out On Patrol

Treasurer

Constable Bryan Watson

Vancouver Police Department

Bryan joined the Vancouver Police Department in 2016 and is currently working as a patrol officer assigned to District 2 which encompasses the Downtown Eastside and East Vancouver. In his previous career, Bryan managed hotels with Hyatt and Marriott. He enjoys mentoring youth and spent 17 years working with the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets as a Reserve Officer of the Canadian Forces, Cadet Instructor Cadre. A goal of the Canadian Cadet Movement is to promote the foundation of good Canadian citizenship in its members. Bryan continues to uphold that value as he volunteers with Out On Patrol with the aim of promoting goodwill between the police and the LGBTQ2S+ community they serve.

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Cst. Felicity Cobb board member of of Out On Patrol

Member At Large

Constable Felicity Cobb

West Vancouver Police

Felicity’s career in policing began in 2016 when she started volunteering with the Vancouver Police Department at the West End Coal Harbour Community Policing Centre.  Shortly afterwards, Felicity was hired by the West Vancouver Police Department and has been a Constable with West Vancouver for 3 years.  Felicity is not only proud to be working in the community in which she grew up, but also to be an openly gay female member and a representative for the LGBTQIA2+ community within policing. In her free time, Felicity enjoys spending time with her partner and their 9-year-old daughter, gardening, cooking, going to the gym and cycling. Felicity has always been a passionate and involved member of the LGBTQIA2+ community and is excited to have the opportunity to connect and give back. ​

Member At Large

Constable Brittany Eaton

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Brittany has been a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police since 2015. She was first posted to Red Deer, Alberta and transferred to Surrey in 2017 where she currently works at E division headquarters. Brittany has a passion for helping the communities she serves with a focus on ending violence against women and girls. In 2014, she attended Parliament Hill in Ottawa and delivered a speech for YWCA Canada to launch their annual Rose Campaign. Brittany is excited for her role in Out On Patrol and believes that this is a perfect opportunity towards rebuilding and harmonizing police-public relations especially within the LGBTQIA2+ community.

Cst. Connor Labossiere Board Member of Out On Patrol

Member At Large

Constable Connor Labossiere

Vancouver Police Department

Connor joined the Vancouver Police Department in 2017 and is currently assigned as a beat officer in the Downtown Eastside working with the most vulnerable and marginalized community. Prior to policing, Connor worked in the banking industry, quickly becoming one of the youngest promoted managers within the South Vancouver/Richmond area. Connor grew up in competitive gymnastics and cheerleading- both continued passions of his. He looks forward to not only building upon relationships within the LGBTQ2S+ community he serves, but also strengthening working relationships across all departments.

Cst. Tyson Radons Board Member of Out On Patrol

Member At Large

Constable Tyson Radons

Vancouver Police Department

As a member of the Vancouver Police Officer for over 11 years Tyson is proud to be a part of this amazing society. In 2009, Tyson began his career with Vancouver as one of only 2 openly gay male members of the department at that time. Tyson has worked in general patrol in Downtown Vancouver, Southwest Vancouver and in the Downtown East Side. Off the side of his desk Tyson is a Crisis Negotiator part of the Emergency Response Team. In all aspects of his profession Tyson upholds “community” as a central tenet for how we as officers should value our role in serving our cities. With Out On Patrol Tyson believes there is a chance for LGBTQIA2+ peace officers to come together as a community to support one another, help citizens recognize they are represented in law enforcement and function as agents of positive change every day. Tyson is looking forward to meeting everyone at one of our upcoming events!

Sgt. Lorena Rostie Board Member of Out On Patrol

Member At Large

Sergeant Lorena Rostie

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Lorena has been a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for 17 years. With the RCMP Lorena has worked in general duty, economic crime, technological crime and is currently the strategic planner for the Burnaby RCMP Detachment. Lorena is from Saskatchewan and prior to becoming a police officer, Lorena worked for the Saskatchewan Department of Health in the area of Information Technology. Lorena’s interests include working out, hiking and mountain biking. Lorena has volunteered for various organizations over the years and looks forward to contributing as a board member of Out On Patrol!

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