Robert Lunney

Bob Lunney is a consultant on police and public safety, most lately associated with the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) in Washington. A distinguished policing professional, Bob's career spanned over forty-four years Canadian policing. After retiring from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police at the rank of Superintendent, he served as Chief of Police for the City of Edmonton for twelve years, three years as Commissioner of Protection, Parks and Culture at Winnipeg, and seven years as Chief for Peel Regional Police, Ontario. He is a Past President of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP).

Bob's recent assignments include a problem-oriented policing project in Boston, a Policing with the Community project for the US Department of Justice in Florida and several organisational problem solving projects with police departments. His international experience includes programmes for the Hong Kong Police Force, the Israeli National Police and the Palestinian Authority Police.

An acknowledged expert in change management, Bob has extensive experience in policing with the community, problem oriented policing, police performance measurement, human resource management, and policing diverse communities.

With his vast experience, Bob will bring considerable expertise to the Oversight team and will have key responsibilities in the areas of policing with the community, management and personnel, organisational structure, information technology and culture, ethos and symbols.