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Paul Rinkoff

Contract Lecturer
EducationPhD (Policy Studies): Ryerson
OfficeOnline Education

Biography

In addition to a PhD in Policy Studies from Ryerson University, Dr. Rinkoff holds an MA in Leadership Studies from the University of Guelph and an BSc. (honours) in Anthropology, Biology and French Studies from the University of Toronto. 

For over two decades, Paul has gained frontline, investigative, executive management and leadership experience in the field of policing and criminal justice. He has been a member and leader of several committees that promote equity and inclusivity.

Publications include:

  • Research Review: “The Critical Leadership Contributions of Sergeants from the Front Line.”  SME Research Brief.  CACP Research Foundation, April 2021.
    • < En français> Examen de la recherche “Les contributions critiques au leadership des sergents de première ligne.”  Résumé de Recherche par des Experts.  ACCP Fondation de Recherche, Avril 2021.
  • “Leadership approaches in law enforcement: A sergeant’s methods of achieving compliance with racial profiling policy from the front line.” Journal of Community Safety and Well-Being 6:1 (2021): 38-45.
  • "Neighbourhood Policing: Toronto’s Modern Approach to the Strengthening of Community Trust. H.Q. Magazine: The Official Publication of the Ontario Association of the Chiefs of Police, 2019.
  • "Mechanisms of Value Congruence and Shared Vision: An Application of Transformational Leadership to New Public Management." Ryerson Journal of Public Policy, 2017.
  • "The Alcohol Consumption Patterns of Police Officers and the Leader’s Intervention. H.Q. Magazine: The Official Publication of the Ontario Association of the Chiefs of Police, 2016.

Dr. Rinkoff's current research interests public sector leadership and supervision, leadership style and theory, implementation policy, organizational behaviour and culture, community and neighbourhood policing, and racial profiling. 

At Ryerson, Dr. Rinkoff is currently teaching CPPA102: Canadian Public Administration II: Processes.  His additional teaching experience includes:

  • Adjunct Professor – Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
    • LAW1500 - Criminal Law and Procedure
    • CRIM4005 - Advanced Social Policy
    • PFP204 - Community Policing
  • Sessional Lecturer – University of Guelph (Graduate Program)
    • LEAD6000 - Foundations of Leadership  
  • Adult Literacy Worker – Alexandra Park Neighbourhood Learning Centre – Ryerson University Volunteer Program

Dr. Rinkoff's professional affiliations include:

  • Canadian Society of Evidence-Based Policing 2018-2020
  • American Society of Evidence-Based Policing 2018-2020
  • Institute of Internal Auditors 2013-2019
  • FBI LEEDA Executive Leadership 2017-2020