British Columbia
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim voted back onto municipal police board | CBC News
In a 7-3 vote along party lines, Vancouver city council has reinstated Ken Sim as its representative on the city’s police board following provincial reforms that ended the practice of mayors automatically assuming the chair.
Federal minister tells B.C. Ottawa continues to back RCMP contract policing
VICTORIA — Ottawa will continue to back the RCMP as British Columbia’s contract police force that serves many communities even as it moves toward a national force for federal-level crimes, says federal Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. “As the work on the federal policing program unfolds, I want to assure you that I, and the […]
Surrey mayor gives up battle to keep RCMP | CTV News
Admitting she’s not happy about it and calling it an “NDP imposed” transition, Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke nevertheless announced she is giving up her long battle to keep the RCMP.
B.C. liberties group to file complaint of violent arrests in pro-Palestine protest
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association will be filing a complaint with the Vancouver Police Department’s civilian oversight board alleging officers used excessive force at a pro-Palestinian protest last month, the group’s policy director told a news conference Tuesday. Meghan McDermott said the association was “horrified” by police actions on May 31, when […]
New Westminster police chief prepares for June retirement - New West Record
Mayor Patrick Johnstone: Retiring New Westminster Chief Const. Dave Jansen “personified” the community policing culture.
Alberta
Miscommunication causing rift between Edmonton council, police commission - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
The head of the Edmonton Police Commission doesn’t know exactly how or when the relationship with city council began to erode, but believes it’s time to get back on track.
EPS Chief defends police commission | CityNews Edmonton
Edmonton’s police chief is backing the Edmonton police commission, following its highly unusual decision to decline an invitation to Tuesday’s Edmonton city council meeting.
Commission, city council need to mend relationship, says Edmonton police commission chair | CTV News
The chair of the Edmonton Police Commission said it’s “critical” the commission repairs its relationship with city council.
'There's nothing hidden,' Edmonton police chief says after commission refuses to share audit plan | CBC News
Edmonton police Chief Dale McFee justified the police commission’s refusal to share an audit plan with city council this week, saying there is no obligation “settled in legislation” to do so.
Calgary police officer resigns | CBC.ca
Jennifer Magnus resigned from the Calgary Police Service, reading a letter aloud during Tuesday's Calgary Police Commission meeting.
Edmonton police chief testifies at law society hearing about call from former justice minister Kaycee Madu | CBC News
Three-member panel to determine whether Kaycee Madu should face professional discipline over a phone call he made to Edmonton's police chief after receiving a traffic ticket in 2021.
New Alberta RCMP head talks rural and Indigenous policing in province | CTV News
Rob Hill wants to increase the number of RCMP officers in Alberta. The province's new top Mountie, a 27-year policing veteran who accepted the position of commanding officer for Alberta's RCMP in March, currently oversees about 1,900 officers.
Edmonton police chief concerned with recent rise in traffic fatalities - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
Edmonton Police Service Chief Dale McFee said the rising number of traffic fatalities involving pedestrians is 'a big concern,' with 11 fatal crashes so far in 2024.
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon police board to hear crime and safety concerns of local business leaders | CTV News
Two Saskatoon business leaders are appearing before the city’s police board on Thursday to address their growing concerns about crime and community safety.
Estevan police chief resigns, but will continue work in Saskatchewan law enforcement - SaskToday.ca
Lowen noted he plans to remain in Saskatchewan and continue his work in law enforcement. While he did not disclose his next role yet, he mentioned, "I'll be staying in the province and working with the entire province".
Manitoba
Hate crimes, violent crimes in Winnipeg surged in 2023, annual police report says | CBC News
Winnipeg recorded a jump in violent crimes in 2023, surpassing the five-year average by more than 3,600 offences, according to new data from police.
Ontario
'Mr. Big' Toronto police sting: Murder case tossed | CTV News
Without the evidence obtained from the undercover operation carried out by the Toronto Police Service in 2016, the court found there was no longer a reasonable prospect of convicting Mr. Amin.
London police release new travel rules after Dubai trip controversy | CBC News
London, Ont., police officers who want to travel internationally for training will have to jump through more administrative hoops before they get approval.
Police data shows hate-motivated crime rising in Waterloo Region
A new report found there was a significant jump in hate-motivated crimes in 2023, an increase from the 190 reported in 2022.
North Bay news: Police chief wants to launch an auxiliary police program | CTV News
North Bay police chief Daryl Longworth is backing a plan to kick-start an auxiliary police program next year.
Police Chief insists North Bay is safe after last week's shooting - North Bay News
'Gun crime has not increased and we will continue to do our part to make sure the community stays safe'
L&A OPP Police Service Board organization and nomination process underway
(Napanee, Ontario) If you have ever wanted to have input into how the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is run in Lennox and Addington County, you may soon have an opportunity to apply to be on the police services board.
Quebec
Montreal police department unveils new action plan to fight crime - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The focus is on winning the confidence of Montrealers by working more closely with Indigenous communities and fighting to end racism and discrimination within the police force.
Nova Scotia
Halifax police board wants to know if you trust cops - Halifax Examiner
Request for a standalone survey on policing first went to board in 2021.
RCMP to officially roll out body cameras at some N.S. detachments this fall | CBC News
A pilot program that saw RCMP officers at some Nova Scotia detachments wearing body cameras is now becoming reality with plans to outfit Mounties in some communities starting in the fall.
Amherst police officer resigns, accused of misrepresenting credentials | CBC News
Police in Amherst, N.S., are investigating one of their officers amid allegations he misrepresented his qualifications for the job. Every case the man handled is now under review, and at least two have been dismissed.
New Brunswick
National
Lawyer for officer suing federal government calls for outside probe of military police | CBC News
The lawyer representing the former head of the Canadian Armed Forces personnel branch is calling on Defence Minister Bill Blair to bring in either the RCMP or the Ontario Provincial Police to review the “professional competency” of military police and its leadership.
RCMP has no plans to split itself in two to ensure more focus on terrorism, foreign interference, says public safety minister - The Globe and Mail
Dominic LeBlanc’s pledge to put the RCMP’s federal policing wing in a position where it is more insulated from the imperatives of local law enforcement follows years of criticism
Should the RCMP be divided into a federal force and a separate force that polices communities across Canada? - Poll - Castanet.net
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Ottawa will continue to back the RCMP as British Columbia's contract police force that serves many communities as it moves towards a national force for federal-level crimes.