Kash Heed began his public service 45 years ago with the Vancouver Police Department, where he ascended through the ranks by transitioning law enforcement in the Vancouver area from traditional responses to contemporary approaches. He pioneered initiatives aimed at crime reduction and prevention as well as greater community and police engagement. He held high profile commands in the fields of drug and gang enforcement, arising to the rank of Superintendent before leaving to become the Chief Constable of the West Vancouver Police Department, creating history by becoming the first South Asian head of a police force in North America. Currently he is a city councillor in Richmond and previously was a Member of the Legislative Assembly where he served for a period as the Solicitor General. He is a published author and has taught at universities and colleges. Kash holds a master’s and bachelor’s degree in the field of Leadership in Public Safety from Simon Fraser University.