British Columbia
Surrey mayor says she's accepted review forcing police transition
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke says she has accepted the province's mandated transition of city policing from the RCMP to the Surrey Police Service, but remains disappointed by the outcome of a recent judicial review."We are moving forward with what the city needs to do to ensure that our residents are prioritized with the provincially legislated police transition," Locke said during a council meeting on Monday night.The mayor's comments signal the end of an almost two-year-long battle with the provi
Public invited to feedback sessions on Victoria's community safety plan - Greater Victoria News
Mayor's initiative to recommend options to council in September
Are Ken Sim’s days numbered as chair of Vancouver cop board? - Burnaby Now
Sim’s office: “The mayor believes that the position of chair may be better served by another individual who can fully dedicate their focus to this important role.”
Surrey mayor outlines next steps on 'imposed' police transition - Trail Times
Surrey mayor says process must be 'transparent and accountable'
Alberta
Edmonton police commission refuses to release audit plan to city council - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
Edmonton city councillors requested an audit plan with the hopes of allowing for greater discussion, transparency and accountability of the Edmonton Police Service.
Judge issues gag order against former Calgary police HR manager
A judge has awarded Calgary police an interim injunction against a former HR manager who made allegations of a toxic workplace.
Pro-Palestinian protest response highlighted in Calgary report | CTV News
The Calgary Police Commission will learn more about how the police responded to a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Calgary earlier this month.
Saskatchewan
Sask government spends money on marshals and indigenous policing
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced millions of dollars of more spending on marshals and indigenous policing.
Bear Spray regulations and Marshalls Services among policing announcements in Prince Albert
The provincial government announced investments in major public safety initiatives across the ministries of Justice, and Corrections, Policing, and Public Safety at the Prince Albert Police Station on Monday. Justice Minister and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre and Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Paul Merriman alongside the Prince Albert Police Service and Chief Patrick Nogier announced a number of initiatives. Among the announcements by Eyre were new provincial regulations to res
Review finds RCMP confusion, communication problems at Saskatchewan mass killing
REGINA — A report into how Mounties responded to a mass killing and manhunt in Saskatchewan has found some communication problems but nothing that significantly impacted the outcome. Police captured Myles Sanderson three days after he killed 11 people and injured 17 others on the James Smith Cree Nation and in the nearby village of […]
Sask. RCMP says staffing shortages are an obstacle to addressing lessons of mass stabbing inquests | CTV News
The Saskatchewan RCMP is taking stock of lessons learned from the Sept. 2022 mass killings in the communities of James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon.
Manitoba
Winnipeg Police Board chair reprimanded | CTV News
Winnipeg’s Police Board Chair is getting a slap on the wrist for a code of ethics breach.
Manitoba only province with former officer leading police complaints agency | CBC News
The NDP government recently appointed a former Winnipeg detective to head its police complaints agency, leading to questions about why Manitoba is the only province that hires former officers for these roles.
Outgoing Winnipeg police chief calls for more officers at final board meeting | CBC News
Winnipeg police Chief Danny Smyth used one of his last public appearances in his role as head of the Winnipeg Police Service, speaking at Friday’s police board meeting, to call on the city to hire more officers.
Youth violence targeted by Winnipeg police in Project Surge | CBC News
A special investigation by Winnipeg police has identified 117 young people they say have been involved in 1,795 police incidents each since the beginning of 2023.
Indigenous mom accuses police of physical, verbal abuse – Winnipeg Free Press
An Indigenous mother was left shaken after a confrontation with several Winnipeg police officers who she alleges were physically and verbally abusive after they entered her home without cause. Charit...
‘Look after each other; look after our community’ – Winnipeg Free Press
Winnipeg’s retiring police chief said he has been scarred by the COVID-19 pandemic, the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020 and the ensuing defund the police movement, and a...
Ontario
Toronto cop's misconduct probe wraps up with closing arguments | CBC News
A hearing into a senior Toronto police officer facing allegations that she interfered with an investigation into a single-vehicle collision involving a family member concluded on Tuesday, with the defence and prosecution presenting their final arguments.
RCMP bust suspected human smuggling ring operating in the Cornwall, Ont. area | CTV News
Eight people are facing charges in connection to a suspected human trafficking ring that allegedly smuggled over 100 illegal migrants from the Cornwall, Ont. area into the United States.
Toronto Police Officer’s Posts About Work Harassment Led to Her Firing - The New York Times
A Toronto police officer mounted a defiant social media campaign against her employer. The police ruled that she had tried to destroy the agency’s reputation.
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.
Timmins news: Police chief says plan in place to deal with recent resignations | CTV News
The chief of the Timmins Police Service, Daniel Foy, told CTV News after the police board meeting Wednesday that plans are in the works to attract new officers to the city and keep existing officers on the force long-term.
Should police be invited back into area schools? St. Thomas police chief says yes | CBC News
St. Thomas City Council is advocating for the return of police officers to schools at the request of the St. Thomas Police Service (STPS) Chief who says violence is plaguing the city's schools.
Delegates demand answers at Ottawa Police Services Board | CBC.ca
Two delegates at Monday's Ottawa Police Services Board meeting refused to leave their seats after speaking, despite warnings from chair Suzanne Valiquet.
Operation Northern Exposure called 'success for everyone' - Oakville News
Southern Ontario sent officers to learn from Nishnawbe Aski Police Service in five-month outreach program
Chatham-Kent police Chief Gary Conn is retiring, replacement announced
Chatham-Kent police Chief Gary Conn is retiring, replacement announced
Quebec
Police use gas and batons, arrest pro-Palestinian protesters at McGill after they occupied building - The Globe and Mail
Several dozen protesters were chanting and had formed human chains in front of the James Administration Building on the downtown campus before police moved in. More officers were visible inside the building
Montreal police racially profiled Black lawyer during traffic stop, court rules | CBC News
Municipal court found Montreal police collected video evidence of the traffic stop and detainment of Laval lawyer Kwadwo Yeboah, but that evidence was never included in their reports.
Nova Scotia
N.S. municipalities grapple with the best way to oversee police | CBC News
Nova Scotia municipalities who pay for RCMP have been examining their police oversight boards — or starting them for the first time — in light of recommendations from last year's report on the province's mass shooting.
Auditor says Nova Scotia needs better prevention to address rising school violence
HALIFAX — Training and prevention measures have failed to keep pace with a sharp rise in school violence in Nova Scotia, leaving teachers and administrators unprepared to deal with the concerning trend, the province's auditor general says in a new report.
New Brunswick
Trail patrol program expanding with new unit for Fredericton's north side | CBC News
Fredericton is planning to expand a program that involves hiring private security guards to patrol the multi-use trails and report sightings of homeless tent encampments to police.
The North
Can the NWT police its way out of the drug crisis?
Many MLAs approve of millions in new spending to increase policing during the NWT drug crisis, but not everyone thinks that's an adequate response.
National
After 136 years of police violence, Gitxsan leaders want an overhaul of the RCMP - IndigiNews
As Indigenous groups push for reform of the ‘racist institution,’ a historic police shooting of a Gitanyow chief reveals the scope of police brutality
Canada faces national crisis of rising car thefts - Japan Today
Montreal-area resident Zachary Siciliani discovered recently that his car had simply disappeared -- likely in one of a rash of vehicle thefts in Canada. The crime trend, which the Insurance Bureau of Canada has dubbed a "national crisis," has seen stolen vehicles shipped through the busy Port of Montreal to…
International
Those wronged by facial recognition join rights groups in calling for police ban | Biometric Update
There is a small but growing lobby made up of people who have been wrongly arrested as a result of facial recognition technology.
Global body reviewing Canada's human-rights credentials over discrimination complaint
OTTAWA — A global human-rights alliance affiliated with the United Nations says it is reviewing the Canadian Human Rights Commission’s compliance with international principles. The Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions says it is deciding whether the Canadian agency still deserves an “A” rating, which allows it to participate in bodies such as the […]
Civil rights attorneys, community activists call for police reform in Michigan - CBS Detroit
Family and community members and civil rights attorneys came together in Lansing on Friday to call for policing changes in Michigan.