Robert Whalen has more than 31 years of policing experience with particular emphasis on Criminal Organized Crime related to Property Offence. He has a strong background in the Brand Protection industry including Product Diversion, Counterfeiting and Internal thefts. He has networks with Law Enforcement on a worldwide stage. He has conducted Brand Protection work in both the Law Enforcement and Private Sector. Robert Whalen is still a sworn officer and operates as an Intelligence Liaison between Law Enforcement and Toronto Community Housing. He is presently the Chair of the Canadian Anti-Counterfeiting Network and conducts training on Law Enforcement and Brand Protection topics.