David Strachan
About David Strachan
David Strachan is a Police Staff Sergeant with over 30 years of experience in law enforcement, specializing in international policing and training. He has contributed to various security initiatives, including the Integrated Security Unit for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Work at Government of Canada
David Strachan has served as a Police Staff Sergeant with the Government of Canada since 1992, accumulating over 32 years of experience in law enforcement. His tenure is primarily based in Surrey, British Columbia. In this role, he has contributed to various policing initiatives and has been involved in training and mentoring activities within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
International Policing Experience
Strachan possesses extensive international policing experience, having trained, monitored, and mentored police forces in multiple countries. His work has included assignments in Jordan, Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pakistan, and Tanzania. This experience has equipped him with a diverse skill set applicable to various policing environments.
Training and Mentorship Roles
In his capacity as a Police Staff Sergeant, Strachan has organized in-house training sessions for the Surrey RCMP Major Crime Section and General Duty. These sessions have covered critical topics such as kidnap protocol, death scenes, arsons, crown counsel, criminal profiling, national security, and the use of sources and agents in major crime investigations. Additionally, he has lectured new cadets at the Surrey RCMP detachment on investigative techniques and file management.
Emergency Response Team Experience
Strachan has served as an assaulter/sniper and training Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) for the Emergency Response Team in British Columbia and Yukon Territory. This role involved high-stakes training and operational readiness, contributing to the effectiveness of the team in critical situations.
Role in 2010 Winter Olympics
Strachan played a significant role in the Integrated Security Unit for the 2010 Winter Olympics held in Vancouver. His involvement specifically included duties within the Marine Security Unit, contributing to the overall safety and security of the event.