Brian Lass Email & Phone Number

I’m Brian Lass, an internationally recognized law enforcement professional, sought-after thought leader, and forward-thinking public safety innovator with nearly two decades of experience across some of the largest public sector agencies globally. As Staff Sergeant and Manager within the Community Safety Unit at Toronto Community Housing—the second-largest social housing provider worldwide—I lead multifaceted law enforcement operations, across the 4th largest city in North America, fostering a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and high performance.With a Harvard Business School background in Organizational Leadership and numerous leadership certifications from institutions like the FBI LEEDA Command Leadership Institute and the world renowned Disney Institute, I bring a modern, dynamic, progressive, servant-leadership approach. I’m a firm believer in the "leader as architect" model, where motivating and aligning people, processes, and culture is key to achieving sustainable success.Some of my career highlights include; serving as celebrated Prosecutor with a Crown Agency of the province of Ontario, utilizing lean six sigma certification to spearhead cross-functional enterprise change initiatives - that have significantly increased operational efficiency, and developing specialized training programs that have transformed team performance and significantly advanced operational prowess. I have led large-scale politically-acute public safety projects, such of which have reduced anti-social behaviors in high-needs communities by over 87% through proactive community-based policing strategies.I’m frequently sought after as a subject matter expert, and I have had the privilege of being invited as a featured speaker at high-profile conferences on the world's stage, including the World Police Summit in Dubai, the ASIS Global Security Exchange (GSX) in Dallas, and the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) & Blue Line Magazine Conference in Toronto. This in addition to being a published author, with numerous article appearing the law enforcement industry's most celebrated print & online publications.With a proven track record of building high-performing teams and creating strategic plans that enhance public safety, I am passionate about sharing my knowledge, mentoring future leaders, and driving positive change in every endeavor I undertake.

Listed skills include Investigation, Provincial Offences Court, Law Enforcement Instruction, Civil Litigation, and 46 others.