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Dawson Analytics Inc. worked alongside SPD to review staffing and deployment, and operational processes to examine how well SPD is responding to community safety priorities and utilizing resources to support public safety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f99af0df815b44db95ddaa8/1fe84ec2-ba9d-4947-8bd9-d1cc0bb1c41b/City+of+Burnaby+Logo.webp Projects & Partners - Homelessness Outreach Program Assessment We worked collaboratively with the City of Burnaby to examine the need for and design of their newly implemented homelessness outreach program. The project included a comprehensive literature review and environmental scan to identify evidence-based and best practices in addressing homelessness and existing services in Burnaby, qualitative interviews with homelessness service providers and unsheltered and housing insecure individuals to identify gaps in services and perceptions of homelessness outreach, a program logic model, and an evaluation framework to examine the outcomes and impacts of the program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f99af0df815b44db95ddaa8/04a88e9e-392a-47e1-beda-8c4e2446f5d8/SPS+Crest+2.jpg Projects & Partners - Community Consultation Dawson Analytics Inc. worked as part of a research team that was tasked with obtaining and summarizing feedback from key community stakeholders in relation to policing and the expectations of the newly implemented Surrey Police Service. Dawson Analytics Inc. analyzed the qualitative data and co-wrote the final report. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f99af0df815b44db95ddaa8/c91c6b9e-7268-4817-a36c-1e76a5e3e844/CPA+Logo.jpg Projects & Partners - Policy Research We completed a comprehensive review of Body-Worn Camera policies and standards and developed a policy template and accompanying implementation considerations for the Canadian Police Association. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f99af0df815b44db95ddaa8/1da32603-18a4-4b63-b378-5964b4f78c6c/Leta+and+JIBC+Logos.png Projects & Partners - Event Hosting Dawson Analytics Inc. has presented at and been a two-time host of the International Use of Force Expert Conference by the Justice Institute of BC and the Law Enforcement Training Association. https://www.dawsonanalytics.com/about daily 0.75 2026-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f99af0df815b44db95ddaa8/93bec404-dd9d-43a6-956e-6da66fa366a8/alyssadawsoncreative_06122023_stephdawson_edited2-1.jpg About - Stephanie Johnston (Dawson), PhD, Co-Founder, Vice President, Research and Strategy Expert. Stephanie Johnston was born and raised in the lower mainland of British Columbia, Canada. She is a PhD-trained applied research and evaluation professional with expertise in designing and leading projects addressing complex social and organizational challenges. She has extensive experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research, translating data into actionable recommendations, program evaluation, policy development, stakeholder engagement, survey and research instrument development. She is skilled at working with diverse and vulnerable populations, facilitating community engagement, and supporting strategic planning and decision-making through rigorous research and analytical methods. Stephanie has experience working collaboratively with governments, public sector organizations, and communities and bridges transform insights gathered from community members and key stakeholders, as well as volumes of data into evidence-based, community-driven solutions. She is passionate about applied research, strategic planning, and supporting evidence-informed decision-making. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f99af0df815b44db95ddaa8/e69ea4ff-4c09-4562-9a49-1b496b19ae1a/Ryan+Bio+Pic+3.jpg About - Ryan Johnston, Co-Founder, President, Industry Expert. Ryan Johnston began his career as a bridgeman and pile driver. Accumulating invaluable hands-on experience and knowledge of the industry, Ryan was promoted to President of West Coast Pile Driving in 2013. He has since led the company through significant growth and modernization, including the expansion of its fleet with Junttan and ABI piling rigs, as well as modern Kobelco and Liebherr crawler cranes. Ryan’s project experience includes major pipeline and civil infrastructure work across British Columbia, with Fortis LMIPSU, Trans Mountain, and Enbridge’s Aspen Point Project being among some of the most notable large-scale piling projects. In recognition of his leadership and industry impact, Ryan was named to On-Site Magazine’s 40 Under 40 in 2023. https://www.dawsonanalytics.com/areas-of-expertise daily 0.75 2026-05-25 https://www.dawsonanalytics.com/contact-us daily 0.75 2026-02-10