Vern White

Associate faculty

Leadership Studies

Dr. Vern White’s Master of Arts in Conflict Analysis and Management research focused on restorative justice and its positive impact on the justice system. White’s Doctorate of Police Leadership research focused on the psychological contract and relational theory within leadership and creating change. He has also conducted research on addiction and its impact on communities and the potential solutions that can be found outside of typical justice systems, including the Support, Treatment, Education and Prevention program.

Experience

White served nearly 32 years as a police officer with 24 years in the RCMP including the role of Assistant Commissioner, two years as Police Chief with the Durham Regional Police and five years as Police Chief with the Ottawa Police Service. He has worked with many universities and is presently an adjunct professor at Charles Sturt University and an international fellow with the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.

Education

2013
Doctorate of Police Leadership from the Australian Graduate School of Policing

Charles Sturt University

2001
Master of Arts in Conflict Analysis and Management

Royal Roads University

1996
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Psychology

Acadian University

1979
Diploma in Business Administration

College of Cape Breton

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White is also a graduate of the RCMP Policing Academy and the FBI Executive Institute.

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