Jill Paterson is currently a Strategic Intelligence Analyst with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) working primarily on Gangs and Organized Crime. She was the CFSEU LMD analyst for the Provincial Targeting Enforcement Priorities (PTEP) process for 8 years.
Prior to this position Jill was a Special Constable with the Vancouver Police Department, Criminal Intelligence Unit, Organized Crime Section. In her position at the VPD Jill conducted strategic analysis for the department, tactical analysis for major investigations and intelligence probes related to Organized Crime in British Columbia. Jill began her Law Enforcement career with Canada Border Services Agency in the Pacific Region, the majority of those years as an Intelligence Analyst in the Intelligence & Contraband Division. Her duties there included Strategic, Tactical and Operational analysis.
This presentation will provide a background and history of the BC Gang conflict involving major gangs operating in BC, nationally and internationally. It also provides information on their modus operandi, recruiting, expansion and influence.