ORCA BC Webinar: Statement Writing & Evidence Presentation

Strengthening Investigations. Supporting Successful Prosecutions.

Join the Organized Retail Crime Association of British Columbia (ORCA BC) for an informative training webinar designed to strengthen investigative skills and improve the quality of theft investigations across the retail and security industry.

As we approach the busy holiday season, clear, professional statements and properly documented evidence are more important than ever. Effective reporting supports police investigations, Crown Counsel’s assessment of charges, and collaborative retail crime enforcement initiatives, including Boost and Bust projects.

We are pleased to welcome Detective Keith Gustard of the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) as our guest presenter.

Detective Gustard will share practical guidance on preparing comprehensive statements, documenting and presenting evidence, and understanding the key information investigators and Crown Counsel look for when reviewing theft files.

What You’ll Learn

Essential Elements of Theft Investigations: Understanding the key information needed to support an effective investigation.

Professional Statement Writing: Preparing clear, accurate, factual, and comprehensive statements.

Evidence Documentation & Presentation: Best practices for documenting, preserving, and presenting relevant evidence.

Supporting Successful Prosecutions: Understanding how thorough reporting and collaboration with police can strengthen investigative files.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
Presenter: Detective Keith Gustard, Vancouver Police Department
Hosted by: Organized Retail Crime Association of British Columbia (ORCA BC)

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is intended for Loss Prevention Officers, retail employees, security professionals, retail investigators, and industry partners involved in theft prevention, incident reporting, and investigations.

Registration

Registration Deadline: Friday, November 20, 2026

Microsoft Teams invitations and joining instructions will be distributed following registration and/or after the registration deadline. Please check your junk or spam folder if you do not receive your invitation.

Working Together to Combat Retail Crime in BC

Strong investigations begin with accurate reporting, properly documented evidence, and effective partnerships.

We encourage retailers, businesses, contract security providers, and industry partners to share this opportunity with their teams and professional networks.

By strengthening investigative skills across our industry, we can support more effective police partnerships, improve case outcomes, and build stronger collaborative responses to retail crime.

Safer Stores. Safer Communities. Stronger BC.

ORCA BC — Working Together to Combat Retail Crime in BC