British Columbia
Port Moody Police get new tool to help with crisis calls | CBC News
Starting March 7, Port Moody officers will have access to HealthIM, a digital risk screening tool that will provide advice and guidance when attending crisis calls.
External party to investigate Victoria police corruption complaint | CTV News
The Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board is assigning a third-party investigator to conduct a probe into corruption within the Victoria Police Department.
Vancouver police, Heiltsuk Nation need to repair relationship: Human Rights Commission
B.C.'s Human Rights Commissioner says the Vancouver Police Board (VPB) and the Heiltsuk Nation need to repair their relationship.
VicPD procedures for investigating officers to be probed - Victoria Times Colonist
An independent investigator will look into how Victoria police handle officers accused of serious breaches and corruption.
Saskatchewan
Investigation concludes into release of Saskatchewan man who went on stabbing rampage - The Globe and Mail
Recommendations from the investigation into the statutory release of Myles Sanderson were accepted and work is underway to address them, correctional service and parole board say
Manitoba
Winnipeg activist claims she was wrongly silenced by Police Board | CityNews Winnipeg
A Winnipeg activist claims she was censored and cut off at a public meeting at City Hall after she tried to raise concerns about nine deaths following police interactions in the city and question growing police spending in Winnipeg.
Delay in recruitment means bail unit won't be ready until fall, Winnipeg police chief says | CBC News
A new bail enforcement unit will take months to get up and running, Winnipeg's police chief says.
‘Passable grade’ on downtown safety not good enough: police chief – Winnipeg Free Press
Only half of Winnipeggers who responded to a recent police survey said they feel very safe or reasonably safe walking alone downtown during the day, but the figure drops to just nine per cent at night...
Ontario
Ontario police law overhaul set to take effect years after act passed | CTV News
An overhaul of Ontario's 34-year-old law governing policing in the province is set to take effect next month, with its rules and regulations covering everything from oversight to discipline to more easily allowing the suspension of officers without pay.
Teen arrested after 4 children, 2 adults found dead at house in Canada: "Tragic and complex investigation" - CBS News
Police said they are still trying to determine the relationship between the suspect and the victims.
Sault News: Nishnawbe Aski Police Service suspends Chief Roland Morrison for alleged misconduct | CTV News
Nishnawbe Aski Police Service Chief of Police Roland Morrison is under investigation following misconduct allegations.
Hamilton police board member investigated for budget criticism, says he's being 'silenced' | CBC News
Cameron Kroetsch, councillor for Ward 2, and one of Hamilton police board’s most outspoken and critical members will be temporarily stepping down as an oversight body investigates a complaint made by some of his fellow board members.
OIPRD says it will now release report into allegations of Thunder Bay police systemic racism in August
Ontario's Independent Police Review Director says the results of its investigation into allegations of systemic racism in the Thunder Bay Police Service will be released a bit later than expected. The province's civilian police oversight body is examining the way city police treat the deaths and disappearances of Indigenous people. During that time, review director Gerry McNeilly and his staff have been reviewing 30 death investigations and nine cases of missing or murdered Indigenous women that were handled by city police, in addition to conducting numerous interviews with individuals, First Nations leaders and organizations, community groups and members of the police and its services board.
Ontario’s Civilian Police Commission Investigating Cameron Kroetsch for Being Critical of Police Budget – TPR Hamilton | Hamilton's Civic Affairs News Site
Sudbury’s police service far more secretive than counterparts - North Bay News
With other police services publishing more publicly available information about their officers’ day-to-day activities than Greater Sudbury Police Service, Sudbury.com did a deep dive to find out how great the information gap is, and how GSPS stacks up when it comes to transparency
Quebec
Chinese community organizations in Montreal sue Royal Canadian Mounted Police for defamation - Global Times
Cop killed: Quebec officer says lack of info sharing between police, health workers | CP24.com
A Quebec provincial police officer told a coroner's inquest on Monday that there isn't enough collaboration between police and the mental health system on matters of public safety.
Nova Scotia
Halifax police force to gain 22 new positions despite loud public opposition
Halifax Regional Police will get 22 new positions this year they say are needed to keep up with a growing population, even though some residents are strongly opposed.Halifax Regional Municipality councillors approved the force's $98-million budget on Wednesday during a budget committee meeting. The total is about six per cent higher than last year. Most of the increase comes from mandatory increases to salaries and benefits, but about $1.2 million is for 22 new positions."All I can offer this me
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.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Labrador City police officer's death not believed to be suspicious: RNC | CBC News
Constable Robyn Jordan died Saturday in Labrador City. Chief Pat Roche says her death is not believed to be suspicious in nature.
National
Canada faces a series of 'crises' that will test it in the coming years, RCMP warns | CBC News
The "crises" rocking national and international affairs are likely to get worse over the next few years and could have a significant effect on the federal government and Canada's federal police force, says an internal report prepared for the RCMP.
A look at recent mass killings across Canada | CP24.com
Ottawa is reeling after police said six people, including four children, were found dead Wednesday evening in a townhouse in the south-end Barrhaven suburb.
Federal government plans to consult widely before any changes to Emergencies Act
The Liberal government also outlines steps it is taking to improve the flow of intelligence and protect key transportation corridors.
RCMP should be police for Parliament: union | CTV News
The union that represents front-line Mounties is urging the federal government to make the RCMP the police force of jurisdiction for Parliament Hill to bolster security.
Opinion: The Canadian military’s overly broad law on punishment is archaic – and demands reform - The Globe and Mail
Section 129 of Canada’s National Defence Act has all the medieval qualities you might expect of a regulation that is rooted in laws that date back to the 17th century
Federal minister announces $2.1M to address Indigenous overrepresentation in justice system | CBC News
The federal government says it will provide more than $2.1 million in funding to address the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in Canada's criminal justice system.
RCMP commissioner says Mounties have 'credible' info about alleged Chinese 'police stations' | CBC News
As two Montreal-area Chinese groups accused of hosting clandestine Chinese government "police stations” sue the RCMP for defamation, the head of the national police service maintains his officers are acting on “credible” information.
LETTER: Police camera policy against Charter of Rights says reader - North Bay News
'I would encourage everyone reading this to make themselves aware of this document to better understand it and how it applies to your rights and the rights of your fellow citizens'
International
As chaos worsens in Haiti, long-promised Canadian-funded police mission remains stalled - The Globe and Mail
Legal challenges in Kenya and funding issues in U.S. are adding to delays
Commission approves policy for Los Angeles police body cameras
Mayor Eric Garcetti said in December the city would equip 7,000 Los Angeles Police Department officers with the devices over the next two years.
Why some reforms prompted by police brutality are being rolled back - The Washington Post
Lawmakers and voters are fine-tuning some reforms and doing away with others, faced with community concerns about crime and backlash to anti-police efforts.
Police reform is coming to Minneapolis. Here’s what implementing the consent decree will look like | MPR News
An independent organization will soon begin work to oversee the city of Minneapolis’ court-enforced settlement agreement with the state over Minneapolis police.