British Columbia
Victoria police chief warning parents, school board of gang recruitment near schools - BC | Globalnews.ca
Chief Del Manak gave a presentation to the Greater Victoria School Board warning that gangs are prevalent in most schools in the region and are recruiting near school properties.
Esquimalt to explore re-establishing its police department - Victoria Times Colonist
The township would contract with a larger police force for services like forensics, detention and major crimes investigations, as already occurs in Oak Bay
Vancouver cops see spike in child sex abuse materials cases - Vancouver Is Awesome
Police board member Allan Black: "Thirty-two per cent [increase] is huge, year over year."
Alberta
Former HR director alleges toxic work environment at Calgary Police Service - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
A former human resources director at the Calgary Police Service says CPS was rife with harassment, bullying and discrimination.
Municipal Historic Resource Designation, Strategic Plan Review, and Municipal Police Commission bylaw highlights of Lacombe City Council Meeting - CentralAlbertaOnline.com - Local news, Weather, Sports, and Job Listings for Central Alberta, including Lacombe, Red Deer, Ponoka.
Calgary police reveal further details about recent undercover CTrain drug trafficking operation
Calgary police have revealed more details about a two-week undercover drug trafficking operation at CTrain stations late last year in a briefing report prepared for the Calgary Police Commission.It's all part of an ongoing effort to better understand and tackle transit-related crime and improve public safety as police shift their approach on the issue.According to the report, of the 27 people facing 212 criminal charges from the investigation, one was a youth and two were teenagers — one of whom
Cops with HR concerns have been promoted: Calgary police chief
During February's police commission meeting, Calgary police chief Mark Neufeld responded to allegations made by their former HR director.
RCMP lay terrorism charges in Edmonton City Hall attack | CityNews Vancouver
The Alberta RCMP says terrorism charges have been laid against a 28-year-old former security guard who was arrested in connection to the Jan. 23 attack at Edmonton City Hall.
Alberta 2024 Budget: Economic Growth, Tax Strategy, and Community Safety at Forefront - Retail Council of Canada
Alberta’s 2024 Budget unveiled by Finance Minister Nate Horner on Thursday February 29, 2024, emphasizes sustainable economic growth, while prioritizing health, education, and safety. The budget maintains Canada’s lowest corporate tax rate at 8% and introduces a new, lower tax bracket for earners below $60,000. Significant investment is directed towards enhancing community safety, including funding for … Continued
City of Calgary hands out $1.9M in public safety grants - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
On Tuesday, the city announced seven organizations were getting the recently-approved funds to help improve experiences in and around their facilities.
Saskatchewan
‘It brought closure’: Sask. First Nation moving forward after killing inquest rests | Globalnews.ca
RCMP Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore said the RCMP will review the recommendations provided to them by the jury.
Saskatoon Police Department Welcomes 21 New Constables: A Step Toward Combatting Crime
Read about the Saskatoon Police Department's recent graduation ceremony for 21 new constables, highlighting the city's commitment to addressing crime and maintaining law and order.
Manitoba
Manitoba prosecutors to have more oversight of release, bail opportunities for repeat offenders, premier says | CBC News
The provincial government is hoping to better tackle the root causes of crime and address public safety risks associated with repeat offenders out on bail through a series of new commitments with police, prosecutors and other agencies.
Winnipeg Police Board indigenous council members unveiled | CBC.ca
At least one member of the Winnipeg Police Board says a shift in societal attitudes is needed to address root issues when it comes to missing and murdered indigenous women and girls, as the board named 16 people to a new council aimed at improving relations between police and aboriginal people.
Manitoba announces policies on bail reform, including police tracking violators - The Globe and Mail
The province will spend $3-million to hire 12 police officers, $514,000 to improve data collection for people on bail and $500,000 on a supervision program focused on support for chronic offenders
Ontario
Toronto cop charged with assault and unlawful confinement, police say | CBC News
A Toronto police officer has been arrested and charged after allegedly assaulting and forcibly confining a woman, police say.
Toronto police reviewing pro-Palestinian protest that prompted Trudeau team to scrap event | CBC News
Investigators with the Toronto Police Service (TPS) are reviewing whether illegal activity occurred during a Saturday pro-Palestinian protest that led Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's team to cancel a reception to host a visiting G7 leader, the TPS said Sunday.
Hamilton police board needs policy to prevent officer Charter breaches: former assistant Crown | CBC News
A retired assistant Crown attorney is calling on Hamilton's police board to implement a new policy that could prevent officers from breaching people's Charter rights.
York Regional Police to Launch CCTV Program for Enhanced Public Safety in 2024
Discover how York Regional Police's new CCTV program aims to boost public safety across 5 cities with strategic surveillance, starting April 2024.
Non-profit urges board to keep police out of Simcoe County schools - Orillia News
On Monday, Orillia city councillors will consider sending a letter to the school board in support of bringing the programs back to local schools
Editorial: London police should not receive planned $672 million funding | Editorials | westerngazette.ca
A police chief's reflection on 42 years in policing - North Bay News
'Sometimes the work has been stressful and after 42 years of doing it, there are many people that I miss already and I have not even left here yet'
Quebec
Montreal police spending keeps surging over budget. What are we paying for? | CBC News
Since the start of the pandemic, Montreal police spending has gone tens of millions of dollars over budget each year. The police chief pins the blame on understaffing, but critics say that’s far from the case.
Appeal Court upholds Quebec law that bars teachers, police from wearing religious symbols | CBC News
The law, which has been in place for five years, prevents a number of civil servants — including teachers and police officers — from wearing religious symbols while on the job.
Nova Scotia
Halifax council lays out plan to move away from police-led wellness checks | CBC News
Halifax council is considering fast-tracking plans to have civilians — rather than police — respond to citizens who are in crisis.
Halifax police board wants report on sexual assault cases that don't lead to charges - Halifax Examiner
Request going to police board meeting on Monday.
Cape Breton police seek $1.76M increase in 2024-25 budget | SaltWire
SYDNEY, N.S. — The Cape Breton Regional Police Service is asking the municipality for a $1.76 million increase in its 2024-2025 operating budget. According ...
Police reform takes big little step forward in Halifax | City | Halifax, Nova Scotia | THE COAST
While the city starts planning for refugee camps.
Halifax council debates community safety budget; concerns about more encampments - Halifax Examiner
Coun. Sam Austin wants information on costs for services and compliance officers for encampments.
Halifax to Launch Civilian Crisis Response Teams, Transforming Community Safety
Halifax is set to transform community safety by considering civilian crisis response teams, aiming for a compassionate, effective safety model.
New Brunswick
Fredericton Police Leads in Complaints Filed in New Brunswick for 2022-23
In 2022-23, Fredericton Police topped New Brunswick's complaint list, highlighting issues of transparency and public trust in law enforcement.
PEI
Charlottetown considers adding more than $1M to police budget | CBC News
The city is looking at spending $1,043,920 to provide salary increases, as well as adding forensics technology, a communications liaison and five new police officers.
National
Rebel News sues RCMP, alleging pattern of 'intimidation and exclusion' | CBC News
Rebel News and one of its media personalities, David Menzies, are taking the RCMP to court, accusing the federal police force of engaging "in a pattern of intimidation and exclusion."
Canadian police officer under investigation for arresting reporter who asked Deputy PM questions - Todayville
Rebel News reporter David Menzies is forcefully arrested From LifeSiteNews By Anthony Murdoch Authorities acknowledged that Rebel News’ David Menzies posed no threat while attempting to inter…
Canada needs to strengthen port security to battle car theft, police chiefs say | SaltWire
OTTAWA — Canada needs to strengthen its port security, among other measures, to reduce the number of stolen cars being shipped out of the country, police ...
RCMP's plan to outfit officers with body cameras delayed again
The RCMP's long-promised plan to equip Mounties across the country with body-worn cameras has been delayed.The RCMP had planned to outfit between 10,000 and 15,000 frontline officers in stages, starting sometime in 2023 and running into 2024.After awarding the contract to Motorola Solutions Canada earlier this year, the Mounties ran field tests of the cameras over the summer in Nova Scotia, Alberta and Nunavut.A recent statement from RCMP headquarters suggests the testers faced issues."Canada pl
Canadian police investigating Titanic sub deaths
Investigators will decide if a criminal investigation is needed
Civil liberty, law critics say stiffer hate crime sentences in online harms bill 'troubling' | CBC News
The Liberal government is proposing "draconian penalties" in the Criminal Code as part of its sweeping plan to target online hate, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association warns.
International
Survivors say opportunities were missed that could have prevented Maine's worst-ever mass shooting
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — An emotional mother described freezing when she heard gunfire and then becoming separated from her daughter — not knowing whether she was dead or alive — during the deadliest shooting in Maine history. Tammy Asselin also had a message for lawmakers dealing with legislation in the aftermath of the Oct. 25 shootings, telling them to “put down your partisan lines and try to approach this like a parent would with simple common sense.” “Enough is enough. It truly angers me to k
