Research in JIBC Schools
JIBC has a thirty year history of leadership, innovation, and collaboration with industry and public partners in the fields of justice and public safety. The Office of Applied Research works with JIBC's Schools and Divisions to supplement and further develop their capacity for applied research. JIBC Schools and Divisions work within their disciplines to develop solutions to practical problems in applied settings. These projects provide insight, new knowledge, and foster change in justice and public safety practice and education. See also JIBC Research Reports.
| Project Title | Funder | Amount |
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School of Public Safety & Security |
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The Effectiveness of Current Fire Fighter Rapid Intervention Teams |
WorkSafe BC | $43,860 |
| Evaluation of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus | SCBA | $10,000 |
| Identification of Potential Risk Factors for Injury to Police Officers using New Technologies * 2008-2009 (completed) |
WorkSafe BC | $15,138 |
| A Collaborative Approach to Ensuring the Health and Safety of Persons with Disabilities when Interacting with Law Enforcement Officers. * 2008 - 2009 (completed) |
Disabilities Health Research Network | $14,988 |
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Spectral Analysis of Canadian Currency |
Prepared for: RCMP "E" Division Commercial Crime Section | |
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Development of a GIS Model for Predicting Marijuana Cultivation in Southern BC |
Public Safety Canada & Canadian Police Research Centre | |
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Municipal Police Board Governance in BC |
Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General, Province of BC | |
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The Physical Abilities Required for General Duty Work in British Columbia's Municipal Police Forces: Re-Validating the Police Officers' Physical Abilities Test |
BC Ministry of Attorney General | |
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Police Training at the JIBC Police Academy: Supervisory Training Needs Assessment of Front Line Supervisors |
Training Officers Advisory Committee | |
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Klemtu Public Safety Officer Evaluation |
Solicitor General of Canada & The Ministry of Attorney General of BC | |
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Onroad Driving Assessment of Older Adults |
Partner: Centre on Aging (University of Victoria) | |
| School of Community & Social Justice | ||
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Restoring the Honouring Circle: Taking a Stand Against Youth Sexual Exploitation. An Information, Prevention, and Capacity Building Manual for Rural Communities in British Columbia. |
Assistant Deputy Minister's Committee on Prostitution and Sexual Exploitation | |
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Balancing Conflicting Interests: A Counsellor's Guide to The Legal Process |
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Empowerment for Immigrant and Refugee Women who are Victims of Violence in Their Intimate Relationships |
Vancouver Foundation, BC Ministry of Solicitor General & Public Safety, BC Ministry of Community Services, & Department of Canadian Heritage. | |
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Violence in the Lives of Sexually Exploited Youth and Adult Sex Workers in BC |
BC Assistant Deputy Ministers' Committee on Prostitution and Sexual Exploitation | |
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Sexual Exploitation Toolkit: One-stop resource for information on the commercial sexual exploitation of children and youth, with a focus on BC |
Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General & Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Canada | |
| School of Health Sciences | ||
| From Diagnosis to Discernment: Fostering the Development of Clinical Judgment in Recruit Paramedics in High Fidelity Simulation Environments | Ron Bowles MET, PhD Dissertation SSHRC |
$105,000 |
| Prehospital clinical performance global rating scale, Primary Care Paramedic scale validation study | In cooperation with the Society for Prehospital Educators of Canada |
Click below for more detailed information.
Fire & Safety Division
 | The goal of applied research in the Fire & Safety Division is to bridge the gap between scientific research and practical applied application to improve the safety and protection of fire service personnel and the public. While centered on practical application, initiatives are founded on sound research principles and techniques including research integrity and ethics. For additional information on Fire & Safety Research |
| Project Title | Funder | Dates | Amount |
The Effectiveness of Current Fire Fighter Rapid Intervention Teams | WorkSafe BC | 2008-2009 (completed) | $43,860 |
| Evaluation of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus | SCBA | $10,000 | |
The Applied Research program is focused on, but not limited to, the following areas:
- Fire service governance
- Fire service leadership and administration
- Emergency scene management and communication strategies
- Applied physical and biological science, such as hazardous materials, physiology, kinesiology (including the development of fire fitness research, which combines fire fighters' physical fitness, their equipment usage and task analysis)
- Applied social science, such as fire-related human behaviour
- Fire protection technology and system design; safety protocols
- Fire investigation
- Contribution to the advancement of Fire & Safety education, including community programs and life safety education
- Emerging trends and issues in fire protection
The Fire & Safety Division is currently pursuing the following initiatives:
- Physiological Response of Fire Fighters to "8" Common Fire Fighting Tasks
- Fitness in the Fire Service
- Effective fire fighter rehabilitation for heat stress
Fire & Safety Division Potential Applied Research Proposals
Police Academy
 | The Police Academy's vision is to continue to provide research support and direction to the police, law enforcement and security communities, by fostering the implementation of best practices. This knowledge is also used within the design, development and delivery of our training programs. Applied research activities are undertaken collaboratively with government ministries, law enforcement partnerships or, self-sponsored by the Police. |
| Project Title | Funder | Dates | Amount |
| Identification of Potential Risk Factors for Injury to Police Officers using New Technologies (RS2008-IG15) WorkSafe BC Final Report | WorkSafe BC | 2008- 2009 (completed) | $15,138 |
A Collaborative Approach to Ensuring the Health and Safety of Persons with Disabilities when Interacting with Law Enforcement Officers. | Disabilities Health Research Network | 2008 - 2009 (completed) | $14,988 |
Spectral Analysis of Canadian Currency | Prepared for: RCMP "E" Division Commercial Crime Section | 2008 | |
| Development of a GIS Model for Predicting Marijuana Cultivation in Southern BC * Executive Summary | Public Safety Canada & Canadian Police Research Centre | 2007 | |
| Municipal Police Board Governance in BC | Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General, Province of BC | 2003 | |
| The Physical Abilities Required for General Duty Work in British Columbia's Municipal Police Forces: Re-Validating the Police Officers' Physical Abilities Test | BC Ministry of Attorney General | 2000 | |
| Police Training at the JIBC Police Academy: Supervisory Training Needs Assessment of Front Line Supervisors | Training Officers Advisory Committee | 1996 | |
| Klemtu Public Safety Officer Evaluation | Solicitor General of Canada & The Ministry of Attorney General of BC | 1995 | |
Pacific Traffic Education Centre (PTEC)
| PTEC has the facilities and expertise to meet the research needs of professionals and agencies in the areas of driver training, accident investigation and traffic safety. PTEC works in conjunction with Innovative Vehicle Testing (IVT) in conducting vehicle safety and performance testing, including barrier crashes. PTEC also promotes traffic safety through its affiliations with organizations such as ICBC, BCAA, Centre on Aging (University of Victoria), Institute of Police Technology & Management (University of North Florida), Crown Corporations and private industry. |
| Project Title | Funder | Dates | Amount |
Onroad Driving Assessment of Older Adults | Partner: Centre on Aging (University of Victoria) | 2008 |
Centre for Counselling & Community Safety
 | One of the goals for the Centre for Counselling and Community Safety is to undertake applied research activities. Through these activities we are able to identify and strengthen community capacity to address serious social issues, as well as develop new and innovative models for practice in a variety of sectors that reflects the needs of the community. Research activities are undertaken collaboratively with government ministries or community agencies in the not-for-profit sector. our research design includes: developing the research questions and data-gathering tools, conducting the research, analyzing the data, and developing reports highlighting the findings. |
| Project Title | Funder | Dates | Amount |
Restoring the Honouring Circle: Taking a Stand Against Youth Sexual Exploitation. An Information, Prevention, and Capacity Building Manual for Rural Communities in British Columbia. | Assistant Deputy Minister's Committee on Prostitution and Sexual Exploitation | Nov 2007 - 2011 | |
Balancing Conflicting Interests: A Counsellor's Guide to The Legal Process | |||
Empowerment for Immigrant and Refugee Women who are Victims of Violence in Their Intimate Relationships | Vancouver Foundation, BC Ministry of Solicitor General and Public Safety, BC Ministry of Community Services, and Department of Canadian Heritage. | 2007 | |
Violence in the Lives of Sexually Exploited Youth and Adult Sex Workers in BC | BC Assistant Deputy Ministers' Committee on Prostitution and Sexual Exploitation | 2005-2006 | |
Sexual Exploitation Toolkit: One-stop resource for information about the commercial sexual exploitation of children and youth, with a focus on BC | Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (Victim Services Division) and Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada (National Crime Prevention Centre) | 2008 |
School of Health Sciences
 | The School of Health Sciences research goal is to improve patient care by advancing the practice of justice and public safety education. This research seeks to provide practical advice and solutions to issues of interest to EMS educators, practitioners, stakeholders, and policy makers. |
Project Title | Funder | Dates | Amount |
| From Diagnosis to Discernment: Fostering the Development of Clinical Judgment in Recruit Paramedics in High Fidelity Simulation Environments | Ron Bowles MET, PhD Dissertation Funding: SSHRC | $105,000 | |
| Prehospital clinical performance global rating scale, Primary Care Paramedic scale validation study | In cooperation with the Society for Prehospital Educators of Canada | ||
The School of Health Sciences, Applied Research program aims to:
- Develop the capacity, competencies, and infrastructure to initiate, conduct, and disseminate Applied Research related to EMS education and EMS practice
- Contribute to the provision of timely, effective, and efficient patient care
- Contribute to the advancement of EMS education
General Areas of Inquiry
Vision: To conduct Applied Research with practitioners, policy makers, stakeholders or service users to investigate public safety issues or problems on how to make the community safe.
The SOHS Applied Research program focuses on, but is not limited to, inquiry in the following areas:
- Patient care
- EMS education
- Field practice
- Integration of educational technology
- Quality improvement
- Market research
School of Health Sciences Potential Applied Research Proposals
Last updated March 5, 2012
