British Columbia
B.C. minister calls out police over stayed drug charges | CBC News
B.C.'s public safety minister says he's outraged at revelations members of Victoria's police department caused the collapse of a major drug sting by lying to prosecutors.
Former Victoria police board member files complaint | CTV News
A man who resigned from the Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board over ethical concerns has filed a complaint against the Victoria Police Department in response to a corruption scandal.
Chief apologizes for police role in collapse of trafficking trial | CBC News
Victoria's police chief apologized Wednesday for the "contributions" his officers made to the collapse of a major drug prosecution doomed by a disgraced former officer's involvement in the initial investigation.
Squamish elder calls for representation on police board
An elder from the Squamish Nation is calling on the B.C. government and the City of Vancouver to appoint First Nations representatives to fill vacancies on the Vancouver Police Board (VPB). Three seats on the board are currently vacant, including that of former board member and vice-chair Faye Wightman, who resigned on Jan. 30 citing alleged conflicts of interest and political interference.Squamish Nation elected spokesperson and Elder Syexwaliya Ann Whonnock said the remaining three spots shoul
Vancouver police officer directed to remove patch from uniform - The Globe and Mail
An image of the officer wearing the black patch that includes the star and white bars, similar to the Israeli flag, had been posted on social media on Thursday
Police discrimination probe builds on Indigenous families' calls for justice - IndigiNews
The human rights commissioner’s investigation aims to uncover comprehensive data about ‘who is at the receiving end of use of force by police’
Kelowna Police: A Tale of Swift Response, Precision, and Community Safety
The Kelowna RCMP quickly responded to a downtown weapon report, utilizing technology and witness accounts to make two arrests without incident.
B.C. Prosecution Service updates hate crime definitions | CBC News
The service says the definitions of hate crime have been updated to include "hate propaganda offences," such as public incitement of hatred and "wilful promotion of antisemitism," as well as offences related to conversion therapy
Nelson police now paired with trained first responder for mental health calls - Trail Times
The Interior Health initiative is also being run in Trail
Extortion in B.C. one focus of new national policing team - The Chilliwack Progress
Alberta, Ontario police agencies also investigating threats against South Asian businesses
Alberta
In Commission: Medicine Hat Police Commission welcomes two newest members - Medicine Hat NewsMedicine Hat News
The Medicine Hat Police Commission, a vital body overseeing law enforcement in our community, welcomed two new members last month. As per the Alberta Police Act, the commission is tasked with crucial responsibilities including fund allocation, policy establishment and ensuring effective policing. The commission also oversees the appointment and evaluation of the chief of police,
Manitoba
New Winnipeg Transit safety team hits streets for first time | CBC News
Officers from the first cohort of Winnipeg's long-awaited community safety team had their first day on the job Tuesday, patrolling the city's downtown transit corridors and making themselves visible to the public.
Ontario
Some MPs, ministers assigned police protection as security tightens | CTV News
A Conservative MP whose Toronto office was vandalized this week is among several federal politicians under visible police protection on Parliament Hill.
Greater Sudbury police officer charged with assaulting a 12-year-old, suspended with pay | CBC News
A Greater Sudbury Police Service officer was arrested and charged with assaulting a 12-year-old at a hockey game in Espanola, Ont., on Tuesday and has been suspended with pay, the latest incident involving Melisa Rancourt.
2 years later, 'Freedom Movement' plans return to Parliament Hill | CBC News
Two years after police moved in to end the protest movement that became known as the Freedom Convoy, some of the same people who took part say they'll return to Parliament Hill to mark the anniversary.
2 Toronto police officers charged with shooting at men in car, SIU says | CBC News
Two Toronto police officers who opened fire at two men in an allegedly stolen car last June are now facing charges.
Protests in Toronto since Israel-Hamas war cost $9M to police: chief | CTV News
An estimated $9 million has been spent policing protests across Toronto in the last four months, according to chief Myron Demkiw.
London, Ont., police trip for international competition in Dubai under review | Globalnews.ca
A southwestern Ontario police force is facing scrutiny for its decision to send a team to an international competition in Dubai.
Mayor defends Hamilton police budget while experts weigh in on board's power to change it | CBC News
Requesting Hamilton police trim their spending on office supplies, the mounted unit or cable TV interferes with their operations and runs afoul of provincial legislation, says Mayor Andrea Horwath.
2 city unions 'not happy' with Hamilton mayor's comments about police budget | CBC News
Two unions representing city workers are upset by comments Hamilton mayor Andrea Horwath made about the police budget on Tuesday.
Will extra $12M for Toronto police put pressure on service to cut 911 response times? | CBC News
Toronto police have won a fight with city hall for a budget increase, but councillors and experts say that funding now comes with heightened expectations that they’ll lower response times to emergency calls in the next 12 months.
Why didn't London police lay charges in 43% of reported sexual assaults last year? | CBC News
The vast majority of sexual assaults continue to go unreported to police, and nearly half of those that do get looked at by an officer don't result in charges, new local numbers show.
Niagara's new police chief outlines priorities, responds to community concerns about systemic racism | CBC News
Niagara’s new police chief Bill Fordy tells CBC Hamilton about his priorities as chief and responds to concerns over his response to systemic racism.
Police budgets, car theft and the spectre of 'public safety'
In today’s Big Story Podcast, when Toronto’s mayor presented her budget on Wednesday, the city’s police services got everything they had asked for, with Olivia Chow retreating from her original plans to fund a smaller increase. Across Canada, police budgets continue to increase by millions of dollars per year, as the associations representing the police […]
Toronto police chief expects $20M funding boost to bring response times down this year | CBC News
Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw says he anticipates improved 911 response times this year after the service was given a controversial $20 million budget increase by city council this week.
Sudbury police chief receives federal honour
Greater Sudbury Police Chief Paul Pedersen received the Order of Merit of the Police Forces from Governor General Mary Simon on Thursday.
London police will get money for 97 new officers, hiring them could take time | CBC News
Although the city's budget will give police funding to hire 97 new officers over the next four years, one policing expert and the force's former chief said getting them trained and hired quickly will be a challenge.
London, Ont., police training with Chechen paramilitary group damages Canada's image, researcher warns | CBC News
Cambridge businesses dealing with weekly break-ins beg for criminal code reform - Village Report
City council unanimously passed a motion this week appealing to higher levels of government to reform so called 'catch and release' laws
Local police partnering with OPP in remote First Nations - TBNewsWatch.com
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Chatham-Kent Police Chief Gary Conn receives prestigious honour | Wallaceburg News | Local news in Wallaceburg, Dresden and surrounding areas.
Police board hears public concerns about 911 responses, community safety - TBNewsWatch.com
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VIDEO: New police chief sets tone: 'People want to feel safe' - North Bay News
Incoming NBPS Chief Daryl Longworth says the justice system needs to do its part when it comes to violent offenders and repeat offenders. 'Let's hold them accountable within the court system. Either find them an opportunity to get out of the situation they are in right now by finding them services or protect the public by keeping them in custody.'
Quebec
Lawyer for man who killed Quebec police officer says no sign of threat in final chat | CTV News
A Quebec man who killed a provincial police officer last year gave no indication he was about to become violent, said his lawyer, who was likely the last person to chat with him before the stabbing attack.
New Brunswick
Saint John police working on operational efficiency this year: chief | SaltWire
Robert Bruce promises more visibility in the community
National
As the RCMP initiates race-based data collection, lingering trauma haunts immigrants with painful police memories - New Canadian Media
The collection of race-based data by the RCMP is said to be a “baby step” in a long journey towards harmonious relations between the police and the communities they serve
No response from Ottawa as deadline set by Emergencies Act commission passes | CBC News
The federal government has missed a deadline to respond to the findings of the Emergencies Act inquiry headed up by Justice Paul Rouleau.
The Emergencies Act Is Outdated and Polarizing | The Walrus
Will it ever be appropriate and reasonable for the government to shut down a protest again?
Opinion: Two decades later, it’s time for a new Canadian national security policy - The Globe and Mail
As one of the writers of our first national security policy in 2004, here’s what needs to be revised so that our country can reckon with our radically changed world
International
Are we witnessing the 'lost generation' of policing?
A significant portion of the policing workforce who entered the profession with the idealistic vision of being servants to their communities are pessimistic about the future of law enforcement
Maine police defend search for gunman who killed 18 last fall, saying they feared an ambush
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine state police on Thursday defended their search last fall for a gunman who had just killed 18 people, saying they didn’t rush to search woods surrounding his abandoned car because they feared a late-night ambush. The Oct. 25 shooting at a bowling alley and a bar was the deadliest in […]