Stephen shares how his parents were born in Hong Kong, and he was born in Ontario. He discloses how, growing up, he experienced racism at school, being only one of a few Asians. He states he went into policing due to wanting to ensure public safety. He voices how he experiences racism from the public. He warrants the importance of taking action against racism as silence is complicit.
Stephen is a police leader with 22 years of policing service with extensive experience in criminal investigations involving the protection of vulnerable and exploited populations. He currently co-chairs an Internal Support Network for East-Southeast Asian members with a commitment to working with diverse communities to ensure an inclusive and collaborative approach to public safety and well-being.
