British Columbia
B.C. Mounties charged with obstruction of justice await verdict | CBC News
Two RCMP officers charged with obstruction of justice are awaiting a judge's verdict in the death of an Indigenous man in police custody in Prince George, B.C., in 2017. They're accused of telling a bystander to delete the video he took after Dale Culver was arrested.
Vancouver police officer representing Canada at Paris Olympics | Offside
Amar Dhesi, a Vancouver police officer and wrestler, is going to this summer's Paris Olympics and will be representing his workplace.
Wounded Victoria police officer recalls wild robbery shootout | CBC News
Police fired more than 100 rounds in the 26-second shootout in Saanich nearly two years ago, killing 22-year-old twin brothers Mathew and Isaac Auchterlonie. Six of the seven police officers in an emergency response team vehicle were wounded.
Alberta
Newest members of the Siksika Nation Police Commission unveiled - StrathmoreNow.com - Local news, Weather, Sports, Free Classifieds, and Job Listings for Strathmore and southern Alberta.
Calgary police chief joins Global News to talk Stampede safety | Watch News Videos Online
Watch Calgary police chief joins Global News to talk Stampede safety Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
Ontario
Police coverup, corruption and harassment case to move ahead in Ottawa court | CBC News
A recent court ruling in Ottawa paves the way for a potentially explosive case involving a woman police officer who blew the whistle on alleged bullying, harassment, corruption, abuse of power and coverup at an Ontario police force that remains under investigation.
Deceit charge against Durham's deputy chief withdrawn | CBC News
Durham Region's deputy police chief is no longer facing a deceit charge after the charge was dropped last month, the region's police service board says.
After years of talk, Hamilton police get go-ahead to buy 500 body cameras | CBC News
Police say the technology will build trust and transparency in the community. The purchase will cost $10 million over five years.
Hamilton police still using force disproportionately on Black people: report | CBC News
2023 was the fourth year in a row the racialized group was over-represented in incidents where police used force. People of Middle Eastern descent and Indigenous people were also over-represented, according to the report. Advocates say nothing is changing.
Police car redesign falls short of 'visibility' goals, critic says | CBC News
The Ottawa Police Service's (OPS) return to a cruiser with an old-school look aims to make them more visible to the public, but at least one critic thinks the rebranding falls short of that goal.
Michael Pearce starts new role as LaSalle police chief July 29 | CBC News
The LaSalle Police Services Board chose Michael Pearce as the new LaSalle police chief. The appointment comes after the current chief, Duncan Davies, announced his retirement earlier this year. No date has been scheduled for the Change of Command Ceremony.
Police chief pledges to address tow truck industry violence | CBC News
Toronto's police chief is pledging to tackle tow truck-related gun violence following more than half-a-dozen gunfire incidents which took place within a 48-hour period in the city's east end that investigators believe are related to conflicts within that industry.
Regional police chief address concerns with booze in parks and convenience stores
The comments come after Kitchener city council voted to defer a pilot program for open alcohol in Victoria Park this summer
Hamilton police board approves pitch to put body-worn cameras on front-line officers - Hamilton | Globalnews.ca
'Challenging system': Crown lawyer talks bail rules with police board - North Bay News
'We are part of the justice system, and we recognize the limitations of it, but that is the system we have,' says Barrie police chief
Police Chief hopes to see Special Constable role expand - North Bay News
'If we could have the special constables deployed to the hospital to look after people who have been apprehended under the Mental Health Act to free up those officers to go back on patrol and responding for calls for service'
York Regional Police launch community safety program in Newmarket - Newmarket News
Officers will be patrolling Fairy Lake, Riverwalk Commons, and Tom Taylor Trail this summer
Nova Scotia
Cape Breton police hint at possible renegotiation with RCMP to help with patrolling major highways | SaltWire
SYDNEY, N.S. — The Cape Breton Regional Police is in the process of looking at renegotiating a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the police ...
CBRM sees movement on highway policing costs, but Justice Department begs to differ | CBC News
Officials in Cape Breton Regional Municipality say the Nova Scotia government has changed its mind and is in talks to cover RCMP costs on 100-series highways, but the Justice Department says nothing has changed.
New Brunswick
New Brunswick RCMP investigated after Mi'kmaw woman arrested
New Brunswick's Serious Incident Response Team is investigating a detachment of the New Brunswick RCMP after a Mi'kmaq woman was struck in the face.
National
Facial recognition technology gains popularity with police, intensifying calls for regulation | CBC News
Some police services in Canada are using facial recognition technology to help solve crimes, while others say privacy concerns are holding them back from employing the powerful tools. This uneven application of the technology, and the loose rules governing its use, has experts calling on the federal government to set national standards.
Federal government committee urges reduction in incarcerated black Canadians | True North
A Trudeau government-appointed committee is calling for radical reforms to the criminal justice system as part of Canada’s Black Justice Strategy.
International
Indictment accuses former Uvalde schools police chief of delays while shooter was ‘hunting’ children - The Globe and Mail
Pete Arredondo faces 10 state jail felony counts of abandoning or endangering a child in the May, 2022, school shooting
Indonesian Police most reported for torture in law enforcement: Komnas HAM - Asia News NetworkAsia News Network
Between Jan. 1, 2020, and June 24 of this year, the National Commission on Human Rights received a total of 282 reports of torture cases committed by law enforcement and other state bodies. The reports received covered torture during interrogation as well as of prisoners.
55 Years After Stonewall, Police Reform Stalls at Symbolic Gestures | ACLU
The ACLU’s latest report shows how, despite efforts to show solidarity with the LGBTQ community, police harassment, violence and discrimination continues to target sexual and gender minorities.
Dublin launches new gunshot detection system to boost police response and safety
The city of Dublin is announcing the start of a gunshot detection system, adding a new utility to the police department's toolbelt.According to Dublin official