Claude Larocque M.O.M. MLitt

Experience

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  Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes

  Jan 1979 - May 1988

  Infantry Soldier

  Rank, Master Corporal. Ensuring that the service members meet military standards for job performance, physical fitness, appearance and all aspects of military life both on and off duty. Most importantly serving as a resource for service members under their supervision and as liaisons with higher-ranking military personnel.

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  Town of Sutton

  Apr 1987 - Dec 1988

  Town Constable
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  Montreal Police

  Jan 1989 - Dec 2015

  - Assigned as the Community Officer to the Airport, participating as a founding member of the Airport Unit of the Montreal Police Service. Coordinated the design, development, and implementation of the Airport Security Department and internal safety/ security protocols.- Collaborated with law enforcement departments (e.g. Department of Homeland Security and Canadian Border Services) to advise and integrate process improvements for security and investigations, focused on risk mitigation, passenger safety, and conflict management.- Collected and analyzed security-related information/ data and hosted intelligence briefings for Homeland Security, the Montreal Police Service, and other law enforcement agencies. - Led and supported activities to meet long-term goals and resolve emergent situations. For example, participated in drafting the security procedures for the Washington DCA reaction to 9/11 events. Show less

  • Constable (Retired): Patrol Officer, Training Officer & Acting Supervisor

    Jan 1989 - Dec 2015

  • Community Officer

    Jan 1989 - Dec 2015
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  Royal Canadian Mounted Police | Gendarmerie royale du Canada

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2012

  Co-location Coordinator & Technical Advisor, International Peace Operations Branch

  - Seconded by the RCMP’s International Peace Operation Branch to support four United Nations Missions (Bosnia-Herzegovina, East-Timor, Haiti, and Cote d’Ivoire). Assisted international authorities with planning, drafting, implementing, and training new security and safety protocols.- Led initiatives to plan and draft emergency measures plans for local airports and emergency evacuations plans for the United Nations Headquarters. Provided technical advice and evidence-based guidance.- Supported regional human rights investigations in East-Timor and Ivory Coast. Liaised with civilians, local authorities, and international agencies to facilitate information sharing and manage conflicts. Show less

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  OSCE

  May 2015 - Sept 2018

  International Monitor

  - Seconded by CANADEM to lead operation coordination activities at the Kyiv Headquarters. Monitored team operations, including assignments, data collection, project requirements, and communications. - Supported High Commissioner on National Minorities and the OSCE office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights. Provided advice, strategic plans, public relations expertise, and other operational assistance.- Supervised patrol team activities, ensuring full compliance with issues management and conflict management strategy. Reported violations/ conflicts related to SMMU members and civilians. Show less

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  CANADEM

  Feb 2019 - Aug 2019

  Long-Term Election Observer & Security Manager

  - Deployed with CANADEM to support and monitor the Ukrainian presidential election to ensure Ukraine’s compliance with international standards for democratic elections. Conducted information gathering and analysis to evaluate operations and political situations, providing daily reports to the team.- Acted as Mission Security Manager, leading the mission team through security matters. Focused on situational analysis, critical thinking, local security conditions, risk mitigation, and threat identification to proactively advise stakeholders on recommended actions. - Built professional partnerships with security agencies to facilitate intelligence sharing and optimize personnel safety. Retained a strong understanding of UN and OSCE guidelines and national legislation to assess election operations. Show less

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  OSCE

  Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

  International Monitor & Operation Coordinating Officer

  - Seconded by CANADEM and the Government of Canada to the Special Monitoring Mission Ukraine to support the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). Led operations at OSCE Headquarters, coordinating/ supporting executive structure, strategic planning, and stakeholder relations.- Acted as Lead Monitor for conduct patrols, leading the monitoring team through information gathering, investigations, and issues management. Documented and reported issues related to freedom of movement (SMMU members and civilians) and violations of ceasefire agreements.- Played a critical role in facilitating dialogue with regional authorities and civilians in the conflict zone. Supported relations between OSCE executives and United Nations, council of Europe, civilians, and other Minsk Agreement stakeholders. Show less

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  OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)

  Oct 2022 - Oct 2022

  Short Term Observer

  Short Term Observer for the early Parliamentary Elections October 2nd 2022

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  OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)

  May 2023 - May 2023

  Short Term Observer for the Municipal Elections. May 14th 2023.

  • Short Term Observer

    May 2023 - May 2023

  • Associate

    May 2023 - May 2023
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  UNOPS

  Apr 2024 - Oct 2024

  Monitor

  Monitor United Nations Gaza Humanitarian & Reconstruction Mechanism under Resolution 2720 (2023) mandates. This function involves monitoring,tracking and verification process and supporting clearance requests within the scope of the UNHRM guidelines. Ensuring that the humanitarian cargo destined for Gaza is in conformity with the established guidelines. Collaborating with the various stakeholders partners and local government officials ensuring that the best practices are upheld.