British Columbia
![Surrey Board of Trade calls for review of sex offender regulations | CTV News](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/954274/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_95ce6df0-a47a-4db7-aabf-d42b5e26e7bb.jpg)
Surrey Board of Trade calls for review of sex offender regulations | CTV News
The Surrey Board of Trade says it is joining Mayor Brenda Locke in "urgently calling" for a comprehensive review of laws and protocols around high-risk sex offenders.
![Inadequate RCMP training and policies contributed to in-custody death, B.C.’s independent police watchdog says - The Globe and Mail](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/954278/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_d3b1657e-4a7c-4ae9-9d03-3ff0c5578bdf.jpg)
Inadequate RCMP training and policies contributed to in-custody death, B.C.’s independent police watchdog says - The Globe and Mail
Mr. MacDonald told The Globe and Mail this week the RCMP has appropriate policies on how to treat prisoners, but needs to improve how it ensures its officers and the guards they oversee are following these rules
![Evacuated Fort Nelson getting extra police and power generators | Radio-Canada.ca](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/954282/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_a0dc022a-3e6a-4403-abba-deb68096e12a.jpg)
Evacuated Fort Nelson getting extra police and power generators | Radio-Canada.ca
Cooler, wet weather helping wildfire fight, but no estimated date of return for displaced residents
![$327,111 in grants to support crime prevention projects in the Kootenays - Castlegar Source](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/954287/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_669bd07f-96b0-48f6-b3c8-4eea9c541ed6.png)
$327,111 in grants to support crime prevention projects in the Kootenays - Castlegar Source
New Democrat MLAS Brittny Anderson and Katrine Conroy say that people in the Kootenays will benefit from projects that will advance public safety, help prevent violence, and promote healing. “By helping more people to recover and heal from trauma and abuse, we can help put a stop to the cycle of violence in families and […]
Education ministry should intervene on police issue - Victoria Times Colonist
Both in Canada and the U.S., police liaison programs have been shown beyond any dispute to reduce crime and bullying in schools.
Penticton weighs buying private land to consolidate public safety services - Penticton Western News
City council will be provided several options on May 21
Delta, BC council selects its police board rep - Delta Optimist
The changes by the province to police governance and oversight impacts police boards and municipalities
Alberta
![Alberta RCMP link four Calgary murders in 1970s to American serial killer | CBC News](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/954266/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_54b56e8f-b89a-4696-b518-4440e9729020.jpg)
Alberta RCMP link four Calgary murders in 1970s to American serial killer | CBC News
Alberta RCMP have linked four murders five decades ago to serial sexual offender and killer Gary Allen Srery, who died in an Idaho prison in 2011. Investigators believe Srery may be responsible for other homicides that remain unsolved.
![Edmonton police commission hears from U of A camp participants angry with police response | CTV News](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/954269/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_47af3e3a-f24b-4b9e-96ef-2a0d229ee06c.png)
Edmonton police commission hears from U of A camp participants angry with police response | CTV News
The Edmonton Police Commission heard on Thursday from almost a dozen angry speakers demanding police accountability after the teardown of a protest encampment from the University of Alberta.
![Edmonton police commission meeting goes virtual, citing safety concerns - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/954270/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_c48c5800-32e6-4382-a542-61a9da9a22b3.jpg)
Edmonton police commission meeting goes virtual, citing safety concerns - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
Days after Edmonton police took down encampments at a pro-Palestine rally at the University of Alberta, the chief appeared at the Edmonton Police Commission meeting.
![RCMP recruitment failure has Alberta advocacy group calling for Provincial Police Service - Todayville](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/954276/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_a4b3120f-e254-4f4f-88ca-29849fb350e6.jpg)
RCMP recruitment failure has Alberta advocacy group calling for Provincial Police Service - Todayville
News release from Free Alberta Strategy (A Strong And Sovereign Alberta Within Canada) “Make no mistake, we are paying for these services that we aren’t receiving. Alberta’s taxpayers are paying t…
![Calgary police chief Mark Neufeld discusses campus protests | Watch News Videos Online](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/954316/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_5c08b5b3-527f-4455-9f56-152eaae4248d.jpg)
Calgary police chief Mark Neufeld discusses campus protests | Watch News Videos Online
Watch Calgary police chief Mark Neufeld discusses campus protests Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
Saskatchewan
![Saskatoon councillors see 'new era' of policing, public safety with strategy change | CBC News](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/954285/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_7d8c3324-5100-4a6f-bba3-3a188582acaa.jpg)
Saskatoon councillors see 'new era' of policing, public safety with strategy change | CBC News
The City of Saskatoon is creating a new job to manage public safety efforts across departments as part of a plan to relieve police of some community policing work.
Ontario
Ontario's 'Crypto King' arrested after Durham police's largest fraud investigation ever | CBC News
Ontario's self-proclaimed Crypto King was arrested and charged with fraud and money laundering this week following what Durham Region's police chief called the "largest fraud investigation" the region had ever seen.
![Ottawa Police launch new strategy to improve community safety and well-being in downtown Ottawa - Ottawa Police Service](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/954283/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_bdc97c24-de79-460a-95f8-69d39a6fa077.jpg)
Ottawa Police launch new strategy to improve community safety and well-being in downtown Ottawa - Ottawa Police Service
![Kawartha Lakes Police Chief Mark Mitchell retires after 38-year policing career - Peterborough | Globalnews.ca](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/954301/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_6e8e93ba-3792-4ae4-a10e-3ae3388a661c.jpg)
Kawartha Lakes Police Chief Mark Mitchell retires after 38-year policing career - Peterborough | Globalnews.ca
Mark Mitchell spent 38 years in policing and was named chief of the Kawartha Lakes Police Service in 2018. He officially retired from the force on Friday.
![This Hamilton man's car was marked as 'wrecked' and taken at police stop. How mistake happened is a mystery | CBC News](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/954303/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_207c6861-2b65-4f03-9b48-ff29b6361aa2.jpeg)
This Hamilton man's car was marked as 'wrecked' and taken at police stop. How mistake happened is a mystery | CBC News
Members of a Hamilton family are looking for accountability — and their money back — after their vehicle was registered as scrapped, resulting in a police stop, the temporary loss of their vehicle and nearly $5,000 in fees.
![As Sarnia, Ont., park encampment grows, city's top cop won't enforce evictions without court order | CBC News](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/954317/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_c3c360fb-2471-4e27-b432-32bf66257257.jpg)
As Sarnia, Ont., park encampment grows, city's top cop won't enforce evictions without court order | CBC News
Sarnia’s police chief does not intend to enforce evictions to members of a growing tent community in a city park. Derek Davis says officers will not physically remove homeless encampment residents from Rainbow Park — or clear the area.
First Indigenous police chief takes command of Timmins Police - TimminsToday.com
His message to the community is simple: We're hiring
Ginoogaming First Nation declares state of emergency - SNNewsWatch.com
A surge of criminal activity has community members concerned for their safety. Chief Sheri Taylor spoke with Dougall Media about why the declaration was needed and what needs to happen next.
Police chief introduces new counsel, downtown patrol officer – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Kingston Police are adding some new faces to their team, one in an administrative position and one on a new beat downtown.
Quebec
![The challenges of on-reserve policing faced by the Abenaki Police Force - APTN News](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/954280/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_0c99c1b8-4232-4f55-9f45-7618a3f57a0c.jpg)
The challenges of on-reserve policing faced by the Abenaki Police Force - APTN News
A recent report by the auditor general found the feds have not worked in collaboration...
New Brunswick
![City of Saint John 'vicariously liable' for police officer's sexual abuse of children](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/954267/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_157347c2-c966-4b05-a274-c5577b859b82.jpeg)
City of Saint John 'vicariously liable' for police officer's sexual abuse of children
HALIFAX — Hundreds of sexual abuse survivors in New Brunswick could be eligible for compensation following a decision delivered Thursday by the Supreme Court of Canada. Canada's highest court dismissed a bid by the City of Saint John to overturn a ruling that found the city bears some responsibility for the sexual abuse of children by a member of its police force who served between 1953 and 1975. As is its practice, the court did not give reasons to justify its decision not to hear the case. "It
PEI
![Complaints about homeless residents eating up Summerside police resources, council told | CBC News](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/954318/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_9ef0d0d4-86cb-4fbf-bcc7-bcf22f474c20.jpg)
Complaints about homeless residents eating up Summerside police resources, council told | CBC News
Summerside police and city staff say more officers are needed to address complaints connected to city residents facing addiction and homelessness.
National
![Why It’s Time for Municipalities to Fire the RCMP | The Tyee](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/954277/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_fe5e5452-9e69-4f27-a9a2-22720e32348e.jpg)
Why It’s Time for Municipalities to Fire the RCMP | The Tyee
And how Surrey is offering a lesson of what not to do in reforming police.
![Canada a ‘weak link’ among allies on economic security: Federal documents - The Logic](https://dxj7eshgz03ln.cloudfront.net/production/link/image/954289/twenty_by_nine_extra_large_a1ace8cd-4c36-45ac-a0e9-c2c307a7db82.jpg)
Canada a ‘weak link’ among allies on economic security: Federal documents - The Logic
Public Safety warned top security officials that the country is moving too slowly to secure critical knowledge, minerals and infrastructure.
Liberals release national action plan on auto theft including proposed amendments to Criminal Code - The Globe and Mail
The plan, which includes measures that were previously announced in this year’s federal budget, is being released after months of political pressure on the government to do more to address the problem
International
India’s consul departs British Columbia amid Nijjar probe - The Globe and Mail
For last year of his tenure, Sikh activists accused India’s top diplomat in Western Canada of playing a role in the June 18 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar
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How to Improve Autistic Encounters with Law Enforcement | Psychology Today Canada
Tragic interactions between autistic people and law enforcement are all too frequent. Training can help officers better understand the neurodivergent population.