British Columbia
New auditor general to examine ‘cost effectiveness’ of Vancouver police department - Economy, Law & Politics | Business in Vancouver
Surrey Police board, union demand apology after Locke ‘ridiculed’ officers in tweet – Surrey Now-Leader
Since-deleted tweets from Locke, Surrey Connect said walk-by was ‘intimidating’ and a ‘show of force’
B.C. cop’s thumbs-up to vax restriction protesters called into question – Maple Ridge News
Gesture opens door to question Victoria police officer’s neutrality says UVic researcher
Prince George councillors say they're paying more for police than other cities and want to know why | CBC News
Prince George city councillors want a clearer idea of why they are paying more for police than other comparable municipalities.
Alberta
Tsuut’ina police enter agreement to take over policing in town west of Calgary | The Star
(ANNews) – An Indigenous police force has taken over policing for a non-Indigenous town in Alberta, which leaders from both communities say could serv...
What happened to Kaycee Madu - racial profiling or red herring? | The Star
(ANNews) – On January 17, 2022 the Province of Alberta and the Kenney government were hit with yet another controversy. As covered through numerous ne...
Off-duty cannabis prohibition for Calgary police officers lifted | Calgary Herald
'We looked at the substance use policy and have moved to a fit-for-duty policy rather than a zero-tolerance one'
Edmonton police chief justified in suspending whistleblower detective without pay, police commission rules | CBC News
Edmonton police Chief Dale McFee was justified in suspending a detective without pay after the officer leaked confidential investigative documents to CBC News, the Edmonton Police Commission has found in a written ruling.
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan had the highest homicide rate in Canada in 2020 - SaskToday.ca
Police in Saskatchewan investigated 65 murders in 2021
Police services to receive funding from province - SwiftCurrentOnline.com
SwiftcurrentOnline.com is Swift Current's only source for community news and information such as weather and classifieds.
Regina Police Service reports on trauma-informed changes to sex assault investigations | CBC News
Regina's Board of Police Commissioners reported on its sexual assault case policy, which focuses on a sensitive approach to alleged victims, at city hall on Tuesday.
Saskatoon police introduce new option for mental health calls | CBC News
New formal protocols allow people calling Saskatoon police with mental health concerns to choose to be transferred to a a mobile crisis service for help.
Regina police chief open to dialogue around 'thin blue line' patch | Regina Leader Post
Chief Evan Bray says the symbol is meant to honour fallen officers, but he understands that some residents may object to it.
Manitoba
2 Winnipeg city councillors want small amounts of illegal drugs decriminalized | CBC News
Motion seeks to address racial issues in arrests, make harm reduction easier to access
As Winnipeg's homicide rate stays among the highest in the country, experts say prevention is key | CBC News
As Winnipeg upholds its tragic status as one of the murder capitals of Canada, experts say more needs to be done to address the root causes of violent crime.
Chief calls for better mental health supports following young man's death in remote northern First Nation | CBC News
The chief of Sayisi Dene First Nation is pleading for more mental health resources in the remote northern community after the death of a 21-year-old man.
Mayoral hopeful says non-profits part of police cost solution - Winnipeg Free Press
As the city ponders how best to fund the Winnipeg Police Service, a mayoral hopeful is urging them to instead seek contracts that reduce officers workloads.Shaun Loney, a social enterprise leader who has announced he will run for mayor this year, noted the public is being consulted on four new potential funding models for police, as well as an option to stick with the status quo.
Ontario
Sault police board revises budget, selects chair | CTV News
The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service Board has a new budget and a new chair.
Oakville councillor re-elected as chair of Halton Police Board | inHalton
Oakville Ward 5 Regional and Town Councillor Jeff Knoll’s reign as chair of the Halton Police Board will continue. Knoll was re-elected as Chair of the Halton Police Board at a meeting on Thursday. “Many exciting projects are on our plates and I look forward to the year ahead,” Knoll said on Twitter. “I am... View Article
Niagara Police Services Board Re-Elects Chair and Vice-Chair - Niagara Regional Police Service
Re-election of Chair and Vice-Chair to the Niagara Police Services Board
Sudbury police service wins right to fire officer | Sudbury Star
Const. Kyle Cartwright is facing two counts of discreditable conduct
Ottawa's police chief says the response to the protest has been a success. Not everyone agrees | CBC News
Ottawa's police chief says his force's response to the convoy protest has been a "success," but some critics say he's ignoring multiple reports of harassment, vandalism and assault that have plagued the capital's downtown core since Friday.
Ron Chatha elected Chair of Peel Police Services Board | Indo-Canadian Voice
At the same meeting, Ahmad Attia was elected Vice Chair. Both the Chair and Vice Chair are elected by their colleagues at the first Board meeting each year.
Thunder Bay police officer who suffered a mental health crisis reaches out to others - TBNewsWatch.com
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‘Alarming’ increase in illegal narcotics, prescription drugs in the north: NAPS | The Star
There has been an “alarming” increase in the use and distribution of illicit narcotics and prescription medication throughout Northern Ontario includi...
Mental health, domestic calls remain high for Stratford police in 2021 | The Stratford Beacon Herald
Stratford police Chief Greg Skinner looks back at the Stratford Police Service's crime statistics for 2021.
Decision on $56 million police HQ delayed to 2023 - TBNewsWatch.com
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Mayor to seek 'rationale' from province on 'catch and release' policing - Orillia News
Letter from Sarnia city council prompts Orillia councillor to ask for more information about Form 10 promises to appear in court
New framework to guide path to safe and well community for all
Waterloo Region – A bold new vision and framework for working with the community to improve the lives of those facing the greatest barriers to safety and wellbeing in Waterloo Region was endorse...
Mobile crisis response team showing positive results, Sudbury police say | CBC News
A program established to help police deal with mental health calls has been successful, six months into its mandate.
Sudbury city councillor denies threatening fellow councillor, will co-operate with police investigation | CBC News
A Greater Sudbury city councillor being investigated by police for threatening a council colleague says he "categorically denies" the allegations.
TPS not making enough progress in reforming response to mental health calls, critics say | CBC News
A new report from the Toronto Police Service says its making progress in improving its response to mental distress and drug overdose calls, but critics disputed that Thursday at a meeting of the board that oversees policing in the city.
Peterborough police seek public input on body-worn cameras for officers - Peterborough | Globalnews.ca
Police board settled human rights complaint with officer alleging sexual assault | CBC News
The Ottawa Police Services Board has reached a confidential settlement with an officer who alleged in a 2019 human rights complaint she was raped, stalked, and repeatedly propositioned by her fellow officers.
Nova Scotia
Public speakers call for defunding, Halifax police board approves budget increase
Twenty-four people spoke during the Halifax Board of Police Commissioners' first-ever public meeting on the budget.
N.S. shooting probe sought ‘balance’ in request for delays, families’ push to proceed | The Star
HALIFAX - The commissioners of the mass shooting inquiry in Nova Scotia say they’ve sought to balance the desire of victims’ families to keep public h...
Inquiry into N.S. mass shootings has cost $13M before public hearings have even started | CBC News
The inquiry examining the circumstances surrounding the killing of 22 people in April of 2020 has cost the federal and provincial government about $13 million so far and public proceedings have yet to start.
N.S. man who struggled with mental health says he needed something other than jail | CBC News
A Halifax man testified to the Halifax police board of commissioners after hearing that police were asking for a budget increase.
New Brunswick
Saint John police release stats that show a steady rise in mental health calls | CTV News
The Saint John Police Force has released statistics that show the number of mental health calls it receives has been steadily on the rise.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Police mental health among top priorities for new RNC Chief Pat Roche | CBC News
Roche, who's been with the force since 1985, was tapped Tuesday to lead the constabulary.
Newfoundland and Labrador town to stop use of body cameras by municipal officers | TheRecord.com
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - A Labrador town has officially ended the use of body cameras for its municipal enforcement officer, after the province’s privacy co...
National
Canadian courts and COVID-19: Experts on changing landscape | CTV News
The halls of justice may have become less crowded as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, say legal experts, and they warn there are still unanswered questions ahead.
Stephanie Harpe advocates for Missing, Murdered and Exploited Indigenous People and their families
(ANNews) – Stephanie Harpe is a passionate international advocate for Missing, Murdered and Exploited Indigenous People (MMEIP). She is speaking out to increase awareness of the need for “action, support for grassroots people, and supportive programming for families” of MMEIP. The need has never been greater than right now, said Harpe in an exclusive interview with ANNews. COVID-19 has exacerbated existing social conditions and criminal acts against Indigenous communities have increased during t
Canada’s hate laws are too ‘weak’ to deter ‘repeat offenders’ | The Star
As Canada’s hate problem reaches new heights, its justice system has failed to dissuade hate spreaders who repeatedly target vulnerable groups.
International
Fix racist policing by focusing on ethics, inclusion in training
When we grant police power over life and death, we should ensure their consciences are informed by the best of our religious and moral traditions.
How police can use smart technology to improve community relations
Agencies can capitalize on innovations to save money and repair fractured community relationships