British Columbia
Sicamous asks B.C. safety minister to meet over rising violence | CBC News
The mayor of Sicamous is calling for a meeting with B.C.'s public safety minister following another homicide in the small community.
Mayor Ken Sim out as Vancouver Police Board chair | CBC News
Following provincial changes designed to make policing more fair and equitable, Vancouver’s police board has elected Frank Chong as its new chair, replacing Mayor Ken Sim, who stays on as the city’s representative.
Delta, BC police board member wants private item made public - Delta Optimist
The police board’s public meeting turned to a private discussion for over an hour
New West councillor to serve on police board - not the mayor - New West Record
It’s a first: New Westminster to represented at police board by a councillor – not the mayor
VPD Chief Adam Palmer says crime down in Vancouver - Vancouver Is Awesome
Mayor Ken Sim: "For pennies per day, we get a fully funded professional police service that can actually proactively address the issues that we have being a big city."
Alberta
Siksika Nation to swear in police commission | CTV News
Siksika Nation is hosting an official swearing-in ceremony for the nation’s police commission, Tuesday at the Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park.
Lethbridge Police Commission presents 2024 annual plan
The Lethbridge Police Service presented its 2023 update and 2024 annual plan to the City of Lethbridge Standing Policy Committee on Thursday. Key concerns from councillors included recruitment, retention, political policies and downtown safety. When it comes to hiring and maintaining officers, councillor John Middleton-Hope, says this is a serious issue plaguing many agencies across Canada. “Recruiting and retention, big issue,” said Middleton-Hope. “The City has funded substantially… to the pol
Edmonton Police Commission changing speakers policy
Some Edmontonians are upset with proposed changes to the public feedback policy at Edmonton Police Commission meetings. As Sean Amato reports, a decision was delayed so changes can be made. #yegcc #yeg
'Impulsive act in a heated moment': Edmonton police officers convicted of assault given discharges | Edmonton Journal
Saskatchewan
Increase in intimate partner violence prompts Saskatoon police to create new response team | CBC News
The number of complaints to Saskatoon police about intimate partner violence is up 14 per cent. That's why police are creating a dedicated team to respond to these calls.
Regina police use of force incidents up 8% in 2023 | CBC News
According to a report tabled at Tuesday's meeting of Regina's Board of Police Commissioners, there were 249 use of force incidents in 2023, up from 230 in 2022.
Estevan police chief named new Sask deputy chief marshal – 620 CKRM
ESTEVAN - The provincial government says the Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) is making significant progress towards becoming operational by the end of 2026, and it has its new deputy chief marshal – Estevan Police Chief Richard Lowen.
Lowen officially started as Estevan's police chief in Sept
Saskatchewan Marshals Service Update and Appointment of New Deputy Chief Marshal | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Winnipeg police won’t be involved in landfill search for two First Nations women, says Wab Kinew - The Globe and Mail
Manitoba’s premier says the police force may be asked for information, but the provincial government will be responsible for the search
Ontario
New Ottawa Police Service hub opens in the Rideau Centre | CTV News
The new Ottawa Police Service hub in the Rideau Centre will open on Wednesday, a key part of the plan to improve safety and security in the busy tourist and business area.
Toronto police lagging on missing person's reforms — 3 years on | CBC News
Toronto police said Monday 71 recommendations from a sweeping report about how it handles missing persons cases have not been implemented, and heard the part of the delay — at least at the outset of the work — was due to strained relations with the city's marginalized communities.
Hate crimes in Toronto up nearly 55% over last year: police | CBC News
The number of incidents Toronto police officers determined to be hate-motivated has gone up nearly 55 per cent compared with the same period last year, police said Monday.
Canada Day: Ottawa police request assistance from RCMP and OPP for Canada Day security | CTV News
Ottawa police are calling in backup from other jurisdictions to help keep an eye on Canada Day festivities.
Toronto Youth Cabinet wants city to do more about gun violence | CBC News
A Toronto organization that encourages young people to get involved in municipal affairs is calling on the city to do a better job of curbing gun violence among youth in Rexdale.
North Bay news: Police Chief Scott Tod is retiring in March, board searching for next chief | CTV News
After four years as top cop, North Bay Police Chief Scott Tod is retiring, the local police board announced Wednesday.
Hate crime incidents continue to rise in Toronto, with police attending 5 hate-related calls a day
Toronto hate crime incidents have increased more than 50 percent over the same time period last year, with antisemitism remaining the top category for
Windsor police look to compile shoplifting stats differently due to unco-operative retailers | CBC News
Windsor Police Chief Jason Belaire reports that 22 per cent of thefts under $5,000 this year so far are shoplifting cases. But 30 per cent of those are happening at one retailer that won't work with police to prevent them.
Should Halton councillors be compensated for serving on police board? Council divided on issue - Halton Hills News
Halton Hills Councillor Clark Somerville says “it is an issue of fairness”
'Challenging system': Crown lawyer talks bail rules with police board - Orillia News
'We are part of the justice system, and we recognize the limitations of it, but that is the system we have,' police chief says at meeting
Police Chief hails Downtown Kingston Foot Patrol a success 'right off the hop' – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) The Kingston Police Services Board ratified a motion to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Board and the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area (BIA), with respect to a one-year pilot project for the Downtown Kingston Foot Patrol.
Nova Scotia
Stellarton and Westville to share a police chief starting July 8 | SaltWire
Mark Hobeck stepping into role for both services
Crown recommends more charges be tossed in cases investigated by former Amherst cop | CBC News
The fallout continues for police in Amherst, N.S., where questions about a former constable's job qualifications have led to some charges being dropped in cases he was involved with.
Parole board voices concerns about accused murderer | CBC News
The man accused of killing Dieago Downey earlier this year was out on statutory release at the time of the murder, according to the Parole Board of Canada.
National
RCMP error could have led to torture: spy watchdog | CTV News
A federal spy watchdog says a senior RCMP official wrongly considered the importance of a strategic relationship with a foreign organization when deciding whether sharing information posed a risk of torture.
There's an old problem Canada's new foreign-interference law won't fix | CBC News
Intelligence veterans who've observed how Canada uses espionage in criminal prosecutions, compared to the U.S. and other countries, say the challenge can't be fixed in the soon-to-be-enacted Bill C-70.
Policing the police: What powers do civilian bodies have in Canada? - National | Globalnews.ca
Video of police chasing a suspect through oncoming traffic last month startled Canadians. Two of the officers refused to speak to the police watchdog. So who polices the police?
International
Haiti PM vows to retake country as first Kenyan police arrive | Nation
Aid groups expressed concern that armed groups in Haiti would respond forcefully to the mission and that children would be caught in the crossfire.