British Columbia
Surrey, B.C., shows the rest of Canada what not to do when breaking away from the RCMP
The current blue-on-blue battle between competing law enforcement agencies in a large British Columbia city does little to strengthen public trust in the rule of law and in our police forces
Two new members elected to board of Abbotsford Police Foundation - The Abbotsford News
Brian Vickers and Jessica Levesque join 14-member organization
Locke: City can’t afford to pay for 2 overlapping police services - Surrey Now-Leader
Farnworth says budget that fits within Surrey’s fiscal framework was submitted last fall
Crime in Delta down through first quarter of 2024 - Surrey Now-Leader
Violent crime was down 11 per cent overall while property crime was down 23 per cent
Darren Carr promoted to chief of Coquitlam RCMP - Tri-City News
Darren Carr will be formally introduced tonight, May 13, as the next supervisor for Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Anmore, Belcarra and the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation.
Alberta
Use of force, traffic safety focus of Calgary police commission meeting | CTV News
The Calgary Police Commission is set to discuss use of force and traffic safety during its monthly meeting on Wednesday
ASIRT may probe Edmonton, Calgary police response to university protest removals: Smith | Globalnews.ca
The Edmonton encampment was one of several recent protests on academic campuses in Canada and the United States in response to Israel's offensive in Gaza.
‘Hogwash’: Calgary police chief responds to claim police presence escalated encampment situation | Watch News Videos Online
Watch ‘Hogwash’: Calgary police chief responds to claim police presence escalated encampment situation Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
Saskatchewan
City emphasizes co-ordination and urgency in plan to combat violent crime spike | CBC News
A nearly 10 per cent increase in reports of violent crime in Saskatoon in the first quarter of 2024 brought city officials together on Monday to assure residents public safety is a top priority.
Moose Jaw police toe legal line with new anti-trespassing initiative: lawyer | CBC News
Under the Trespass Prevention Program program, businesses register their property with police, who then install a decal on the business's window or door. Police are then given the authority to remove people who could be trespassing.
Manitoba
Video: Police interview of Manitoba man who admitted to killing four First Nations women - The Globe and Mail
Jeremy Skibicki admitted in a Winnipeg superior court on Monday, May 6 he killed four First Nations women. In a police interview released by the court, he said he "killed four people." His lawyers are arguing that he’s not criminally responsible due to mental illness.
Morden Police Board sets Strategic Plan for the next four years - PembinaValleyOnline.com - Local news, Weather, Sports, Free Classifieds and Business Listings for the Pembina Valley, Manitoba
The purpose of the Morden Police Service Board (MPSB) is to provide civilian governance respecting the Morden Police Service (MPS) to ensure the enforcement of law, the maintenance of public peace, and prevention of crime stated MPS Board Chair Lee Bassett. She added, according to the Police Services Act, police boards are to work collaboratively with the police chief and to establish the community's priorities and objectives for the police service, through strategic planning. Bassett reported the direction for the next four years.
Ontario
How did police miss Brian Lush's body? Human error — or policy gaps — may have played a role | CBC News
Brian Lush was missing for two weeks. Ontario police say they looked everywhere — but his remains were found in the back of his own truck. Here's how that might have happened.
Toronto cop felt 'invisible' advocating for Black mentees, disciplinary hearing hears | CBC News
A Toronto police officer acted out of desperation to counteract anti-Black systemic racism when she gave confidential information to six Black constables ahead of promotional job interviews in 2021, defence said at a disciplinary hearing on Thursday.
Penalty for officer in TPS cheating scandal to come this summer | CBC News
Lawyers for both the prosecution and the defence gave closing statements Friday at a tribunal hearing for Supt. Stacy Clarke, who pleaded guilty last year to seven Police Services Act charges including breach of confidence, discreditable conduct and insubordination.
Hate crimes in London rose in 2023 for the 4th consecutive year | CBC News
A new report to the London Police Service Board says reports of hate crime rose by nearly 40 per cent since 2022 and have nearly tripled since 2019.
Meet Zelda Elijah, a police officer making a positive impact on Indigenous communities | CBC.ca
Zelda Elijah became a constable for the Anishinabek Police Service because she wanted to have a positive impact on First Nations communities. She joined London Morning to talk about policing ahead of her presentation 'Let's Begin with the Truth' at the Ontario Association of College and University Security Administrators conference at Western University.
Calls for evictions, threats of vigilantism over drug activity at Kenora, Ont., apartment building | CBC News
Residents of a social housing building in Kenora say they don't feel safe due to the escalating drug crisis. While some have threatened to take matters into their own hands through acts of vigilantism, others are calling for a more collaborative approach between the northwestern Ontario city and community agencies.
Halton Regional Police Service Releases 2023 Annual Report
*Please see below a news release issued by Halton Regional Police Service. Monday, May 13, 2024 The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is pleased to announce that it has released its 2023 Annual Report to members of the public,
Barrie opioid crisis prompts police chief to call for increased patrols | CTV News
Substance abuse in Barrie will be at the centre of discussion at the next Barrie Police Service Board meeting later this month.
Police chief: Efforts to dismantle magic mushroom stores 'intense'
The Chief of the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) is addressing another round of raids at two illegal magic mushroom dispensaries.
Kane Niyondagara: Police chief addresses mistaken arrest | CTV News
It's been more than a month since an Orleans man was chased, shocked with a stun gun and beaten by Ottawa police officers in a case of mistaken identity. Ahead of Monday's Ottawa Police Board Services Board meeting, Chief Eric Stubbs addressed the incident, citing 'deep regret'.
Kingston Police chief's report gives glimpse into how evidence is stored
(Kingston, Ontario) In advance of the May 16, 2024 meeting of the Kingston Police Services Board, Chief of Police Scott Fraser published his annual report on the annual property/evidence audit.
Quebec
Black Montreal police officer claims he was racially profiled in lawsuit against SQ | CBC News
The 43-year-old plaintiff says he was exiting his luxury SUV in his sister's driveway when he was stopped by officers with the Sûreté du Québec.
Nova Scotia
Bridgewater police to bill province for long hours spent in ERs on mental health calls | CBC News
The board of police commissioners for the Town of Bridgewater wrote to Health Minister Michelle Thompson in February, saying the force would invoice the province when officers stay with patients in the emergency department for more than two hours.
CBRM mayor, province's Justice Department spar over policing responsibilities | SaltWire
SYDNEY, N.S. — Changes may be coming as to which police service would be responsible for patrolling the Cape Breton Regional Municipality’s major ...
New Brunswick
Police academy satellite school opening in Fredericton | CBC News
The Fredericton Police Force is opening a satellite school program to start training new police officers who, upon completion of their courses, will join their ranks.
National
RCMP officers uncomfortable with political pressure, Emergencies Act during Freedom Convoy: internal report | True North
An RCMP review of the federal police response to the 2022 Freedom Convoy reveals that officers were uncomfortable with the unprecedented invocation of the Emergencies Act and felt immense pressure from government officials.
Advocates want changes to police investigating police gender-based violence accusations | CBC News
Observers say solutions include hiring more women, transferring more oversight to an independent agency and reallocating money to community-based services.
