British Columbia
B.C. First Nation calls for removal of RCMP officer over 'racist' social media posts | Canadian HR Reporter
Police force says 'non-conduct-related administrative process' underway involving officer
B.C. has right to order Surrey police transition, judge rules | CBC News
A B.C Supreme Court judge has upheld changes to the provincial Police Act that will force the City of Surrey to transition from the RCMP to a municipal police force.
VPD officers were not negligent in Granville Street Bridge incident: IIO | CTV News
Two Vancouver police officers who met with a man shortly before he jumped off of the Granville Street Bridge and was critically injured "performed their duties appropriately," according to B.C.'s police watchdog.
T’sou-ke woman on trial over incident involving VicPD chief - Victoria Times Colonist
Kati George-Jim is charged with obstructing police as they tried to arrest a person believed to have thrown water on the police chief at a memorial.
Police board to invite rights commissioner to meeting - Victoria Times Colonist
The board plans to invite commissioner Kasari Govender to an open board meeting to hear a presentation from VicPD and the mobile youth service team
Alberta
Staff, students want independent investigation into police removal of U of A protesters | CBC News
University of Alberta staff and student associations are calling for an independent investigation into the forceful removal of pro-Palestinian protesters in mid-May.
Siksika Nation to get new dedicated police service | CTV News
Alberta and Siksika Nation are partnering to bring a dedicated police service to the first nation.
Calgary approves 28 recommendations from downtown safety panel | CTV News
The City of Calgary has approved more than two-dozen recommendations to improve safety and vibrancy in the downtown core.
'Disappointed and disgusted': RCMP union head takes aim at Alberta minister's comments | Sherwood Park News
ASIRT recommended charging Lethbridge officers who spied on MLA, but Crown won't prosecute: letter | CBC News
Alberta’s police watchdog recommended laying charges against three Lethbridge officers who used police databases to improperly access the personal information of two people, including NDP MLA Shannon Phillips, but the Crown’s office has declined to prosecute, CBC News has learned.
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
Edmonton police fined after Black men who called for help pepper sprayed, arrested
The Alberta Human Rights Commission has fined the Edmonton Police Service after ruling two Black men were racially discriminated during a wrongful arrest. The commission says in a decision that the two South Sudanese men are each entitled to $40,000 for “injury to dignity” they faced after calling police for help in May 2017. The men told […]
Saskatchewan
Crime down in Regina Police Service numbers through April - SaskToday.ca
An 8.5 per cent drop in total crimes against person and property reported at latest Board of Police Commissioners meeting.
Manitoba
"I'm extremely proud of them," says Winkler police chief on recently graduated constables - PembinaValleyOnline.com - Local news, Weather, Sports, Free Classifieds and Business Listings for the Pembina Valley, Manitoba
After nine months of training, the two newest constables to join the Winkler Police Service (WPS) graduated from the Winnipeg police academy earlier this month. The process to hire two new constables began early in 2023. Winkler Police Chief Ryan Hunt said they received several applicants at the time, and following a long process, including various tests, they selected
Ex-police board member says he resigned, wasn't ousted from Winnipeg committee | CBC News
A former member of the Winnipeg Police Board, whose appointment has been revoked for allegations he breached the code of ethical conduct, says he wants to set the record straight.
Ontario
Sault news: Nishnawbe Aski Police Service issues community safety alert, toxic drugs | CTV News
Canada’s largest First Nations police service, the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service issued a community safety alert as extremely toxic drugs are likely circulating in many of the communities it serves.
Kingston to try out speed enforcement cameras this fall | CBC News
They'll be set up in Community Safety Zones to slow drivers near schools, according to a media release from the city.
16 charged in major auto theft bust, Peel police say | CBC News
Peel police say they’ve arrested 16 people and laid 322 criminal charges in connection with a months-long auto theft investigation.
Trials set for Thunder Bay police officer charged with assault, breach of trust | CBC News
Staff Sgt. Michael Dimini is scheduled to go to trial for two counts of assault and one count of breach of trust in 2025.
Key figure in Freedom Convoy argues police, city failed residents at trial | CBC News
An Ottawa police officer responsible for engaging with protesters attending what became the Freedom Convoy described crowds that were at times "hostile" and "confrontational" during the criminal trial of one of the protest’s key figures.
York, Peel police now using facial recognition technology | CBC News
Two Toronto-area police services say they have begun using facial recognition technology as part of their investigations, but some advocates warn the tool comes with real risks to civil liberties.
Cop who stepped on man's neck for 2 minutes faces internal charges | CBC News
An Ottawa police officer found guilty of assault and assault with a weapon after stepping on a prone man's neck for more than two minutes and jabbing his head with a baton is now facing internal disciplinary charges.
Canadian cops contract Idemia facial recognition | Biometric Update
York and Peel police are joining forces to contract and implement a facial recognition system to utilize crime scene images for comparison with mugshots.
Parole Board member sexually harassed employees, Integrity Commissioner finds | CTV News
There is 'irrefutable evidence' a member of the Parole Board of Canada sexually harassed multiple employees, without adequate disciplinary action from management, according to a report by Canada's Public Sector Integrity Commissioner.
County rolling out Community Safety Program in downtown Orillia - Orillia News
'These people certainly aren't trying to duplicate what the OPP does; they’re just trying to enhance and provide community support to those who need it,' says mayor
Community safety survey prompts new downtown strategy for police - Barrie News
'Despite downtown having relatively high levels of harm, it remains a very safe area. I want to make sure that is clear,' says Barrie police chief
New police board seeks member candidates - TBNewsWatch.com
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Nova Scotia
Police Officers honoured with Const. Heidi Stevenson Watch Award from MADD Canada - The Laker
Photos in this story are courtesy our good friend Sean DeWitt of Waterfront Halifax. DARTMOUTH: Many Nova Scotia police officers are being recognized for their extraordinary work to take impaired drivers off the roads at MADD Canada’s Second Annual Constable Heidi Stevenson’s Watch Award ceremony, held recently at Nova Scotia RCMP Headquarters in Dartmouth. The […]
National
RCMP warns push to switch to electric vehicles faces 'significant challenges' | CBC News
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are staring down a unique problem in the policing world: is it possible to turn the largest law enforcement fleet in North America green?
Anthony Morgan appointed as new full-time member of Canadian Human Rights Tribunal | Canadian Lawyer
He has experience in issues involving anti-racism, Indigenous rights, and equality rights
Is bail reform keeping violent offenders off streets? Hard to tell, police say - National | Globalnews.ca
Some of Canada's policing leaders say it is still too early to tell for sure if Ottawa's bail reform changes are having the desired effect of keeping violent criminals in custody.
RCMP ribbon skirts ‘disheartening’, ‘insulting’: Indigenous activists | Globalnews.ca
RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme announced that officers can now wear ribbon skirts when donning the red serge.
Top 10 Canada's Safest Cities As Per Latest Crime Severity Index
Canada's Safest Cities: Canada's stunning scenery, kind locals, and excellent standard of living are well known. When selecting a place to live or visit, we
Ribbon Skirt uniform from RCMP causes social media uproar
RCMP announcement of a ribbon skirt uniform is going viral on social media and getting mixed reviews from across the country.
University presidents defend efforts to combat antisemitism on campus | CBC News
The presidents of four Canadian universities defended their institutions' efforts to combat antisemitism on their campuses Monday after months of claims that Jewish students have suffered from threats and discrimination.
International
4 years after George Floyd killing, police reform slow to follow
The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act – initially introduced in 2021 to stop aggressive law enforcement tactics, misconduct, and racial bias – faces repeated roadblocks in Congress and has yet to move forward
Police Reform | San Francisco Police Department
The San Francisco Police Department is in the midst of a transformational endeavor that reflects our commitment to the principle of safety with respect and aspires to make SFPD a national model of 21st century policing. Initially launched in 2016 as the Collaborative Reform Initiative (or CRI), SFPD’s quest for continual improvement has grown to include Mayor London Breed’s ambitious Police Reform Roadmap and our department’s Racial Equity and Inclusion Action Plan.
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