RUDY GHEYSEN BA, Dip.PM, CMM iii PE.OCC
Rudy is the former Director of the Ontario Police College and Chief of Police of Aylmer, Ontario. Rudy began his policing career in 1975 with the
London Police Service. In March of 1987, he was appointed Chief of Police for the Town of Aylmer where he remained until his appointment as
Deputy Director of the Ontario Police College.
His municipal, provincial and private sector experience includes 25 years of senior management and executive experience. As former Director
of the Ontario Police College, a 24/7 facility and responsible for all aspects of its functionality, Rudy has developed a keen knowledge of what
is required to ensure an operation is running effectively and efficiently. His experience includes major multimillion dollar programs, as well as
operational and system reviews.
Rudy holds a B.A. in Social Sciences and a Diploma in Police Management Studies from Western University. He holds Certification in Alternative
Dispute Resolution from the University of Windsor. He has completed numerous Executive Development and Management Courses at the
Canadian Police College and the Ontario Police College, and is a certified Municipal Manager Level lll Police Executive.
He is a life member of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (C.A.C.P.) and the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (O.A.C.P.). He is
past Chair of the C.A.C.P. H.R. Committee, past Vice Chair of the O.A.C.P. Training Committee and the Canadian Police Sector Council advisory
committee.
Rudy is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Police Sector Council, the Canadian Police Knowledge Network (CPKN) Board
of Directors, the Canadian Police College Advisory Board and University of Guelph’s Centre for Studies in Leadership, and Board of Directors
St. Thomas & Elgin Family & Children Services. He is also a member of the East Elgin Family Health Team Board of Directors and the Aylmer and
Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director Fraud Prevention Enforcement Project
» Lead the investigation and development of a framework for
establishing an enforcement unit within the Fraud Prevention
and Business Integrity Office, Road User Safety Division of the
Ontario Ministry of Transportation.
» Established extensive stakeholder relationships and protocols
with municipal, provincial and federal law enforcement
agencies to deal with fraudulent activity within the driver
license and vehicle registration functions, including suspected
criminal incidents.
» Development of business process and risk analysis.
» Established new on-line learning, requiring significant risk and
change management skills. Direct a curriculum development
that provides several diploma and certification programs.
Resulting in increased accessibility and professionalized of
policing.
» Served on Ministry and other committees that determine
policies impacting on the professional development of law
enforcement officers. Ensuring training was central in policy
development.
» Chaired and lead working groups responsible for determining
future policy, e.g. responses to new regulations and risk
associated with changes.
» Networking with federal, provincial and international police
and training communities to ensure a high profile for the
college and establishing national and international partnerships.
Director
ONTARIO POLICE COLLEGE (OPC) 2001 -2011
Ontario’s Central Residential Police Training College
Deputy Director
ONTARIO POLICE COLLEGE (OPC) 1995 -2001
Ontario’s Central Residential Police Training College
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» Directed the patrol training activities of the Ontario Police
College, supervised and participated in research activities and
formulated strategic tactical plans to meet the Ministry’s
mandate for the Ontario Police College. Assessed the
police community’s present and future training needs, made
recommendations to shift the focus of training and development
of new programs of study to meet needs. Recommend and
oversight of numerous program changes, having impact across
the province, federally and internationally. Lectured in various
areas.
Director
Ontario Ministry of Transportation 2011- 2012
Road User Safety Division
Leading the daily operation of the college and its residential
component. Ensured organization’s numerous education
programs were cutting edge, driving leadership and employee
development, employee engagement and organizational
development, with an emphasis on research. Resulting in OPC
being recognized as world leader in police training.
Oversight of all on-site consultations, executive team
development, coursework creation, systems training, change
management and business processes.
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Chief of Police
Aylmer Police Service 1987-1995
Municipal Police Service
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Reporting to Police Service Board responsible for the operation
and service provisions of municipal police service.
Responsible under legislation to the Ministry of the Solicitor
General and subject to inspection and audits conducted
annually to ensure service levels.
Ensured members of service obtained both police and academic
education and training.
Ensured fair and equable enforcement of municipal, provincial
and federal legislation.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Arts Faculty of Social Science
University of Western Ontario
Diploma Police Management Studies
University of Western Ontario
» Affiliate Certified Axiological Practitioner
» Odyssey Certified Consultant
» Certified Municipal Manager CMM III Police Executive
» Certificate Advanced ADR University of Windsor
» Diploma Executive Leadership, Ontario Police College
» Diploma Executive Development Canadian Police College
» Diploma Police Management Studies Canadian Police College
» Certificate Ontario Police Commanders Ontario Police College
» Diplomas in Police Management Level l & Level II Ontario Police College
HONORS AND AWARDS
» Paul Harris Fellowship 2009
» Amethyst Award 2000
» Exemplary Service Award 1995
PUBLICATIONS AND INVITED SPEAKING
ENGAGEMENTS
Diversity Training “More than Words”
Presentation to the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre for
Holocaust Studies Toronto 2009
Police Foundations “Is it working for Ontario’s Police Services”
Proceedings and presentation to the Constable Selection System
Conference, Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Mississauga 2008
Police Training System in Ontario
Proceedings and presentation to the Cornwall Public Inquiry
Cornwall Ontario 2006
Demographics and Policing “The changing face of Policing”
Proceedings and presentation to Corporate Planning and Services
Division, Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional
Services 2005
Ontario Police College: Proud to be your College
Published October 2004 by HQ, MediaEdge Publishing Inc 2004
AFFILIATIONS & BOARDS
» Aylmer & Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
» Odyssey Consulting Institute – Member
» East Elgin Family Health Team, Board of Directors
» Canadian Police Knowledge Network – Past Board Member
» Centre for Studies in Leadership University of Guelph – Past
Member External Advisory Board
» Canadian Police Sector Council – Past Board Member
» St. Thomas & Elgin Family & Children Services – Past Board Member
» Human Resources Committee, Canadian Association of Chiefs
of Police – Past Chair
» Canadian Police Sector Council – Member External Advisory
Committee
» Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Training Committee – past member
» Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police – Life Member
» Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police – Life Member
» Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Police
Standards Committee – Past Member
» State and Provincial Police Academy Directors – Past Member
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