Kevin Calder CTM CPP
With a robust background in practical threat management, Kevin has dedicated the last twenty-plus years of his career to creating safe and secure environments for individuals and organizations. Kevin opened K. Calder & Associates in 2006 and now is pleased to transition to NorthStar Violence Prevention Consulting Inc. As a dual Canadian-American citizen, he is available to provide a professional support network across North America.
Recognized for his leadership and commitment to excellence, Kevin has contributed significantly to enhancing the safety of the individuals and organizations he has served. Whether collaborating with a wide range of involved parties, implementing risk mitigation strategies, or fostering a multi-disciplinary approach, Kevin remains dedicated to the proactive prevention of violence and the protection of people.
He holds CPP and PSP certifications with ASIS Intl., Certified Threat Manager certification with the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals, and Workplace Investigator-Certificate Holder-AWI with the Association of Workplace Investigators.
In addition to Kevin’s ongoing consultancy, Kevin was the Manager of Threat Management and Investigation with the City of Vancouver, where he built a department and was responsible for managing a team of threat management specialists, completing behavioural threat assessments, and developing threat mitigation strategies. Previously, Kevin was the Violence Prevention Specialist with Vancouver Coastal Health, a founding member of the BC Sheriff’s Integrated Threat Assessment Unit.
Darren Dunn
The 24 years Darren spent working in law enforcement have provided him with invaluable experience in crisis management, problem-solving and risk mitigation. Most recently, Darren served as a Corporate Security Manager at WorkSafeBC, where he was responsible for completing risk assessments and developing protocols to manage high-conflict clients. In addition, Darren provided ongoing training for WorkSafeBC staff on violence prevention, effective communication de-escalation techniques, and other organizational safety-related topics.
To complement his extensive law enforcement and public safety-related training, Darren has also completed a Master of Business Administration. His education, along with his law enforcement background, gives him a unique understanding of the challenges public and private organizations are facing today.
Darren’s professionalism, collaborative approach, and attention to detail, will no doubt help enhance the safety and security of your organization.