CAPG is excited to be a sponsor of Canada’s first in-person Evidence-Based Policing Conference – Building Bridges at Blue.
Co-presented by the Barrie Police Service, Durham Regional Police Service and the Canadian Society of Evidence-Based Policing (CANSEBP), Building Bridges at Blue is a unique opportunity to share relevant, innovative, and evidence-based research with actionable outcomes.
Hear from leading academics, police organizations and pracademics including Dr. Cynthia Lum! This conference will be packed with inspirational examples of real-world implementation of evidence-based strategies that can positively impact community safety and well-being in your community. After these engaging presentations, you’ll leave saying “we could do that!” as you bring back fully operationalized solutions to your organization.
The event agenda will explore topics such as:
Change Management Recruitment & Retention Police Operations Resilience & Wellness Innovation & Future of Policing Police Legitimacy And More!
Even better? This conference is hosted at the beautiful Blue Mountain Village Conference Centre in the heart of the Village at Blue. Registration is just $289 (+HST) per person and includes breakfast, lunch and breaks.
Register today and make sure you have a seat at the table for this one-of-a-kind evidence-based policing opportunity:
https://www.barriepolice.ca/buildingbridges/
British Columbia
B.C. police watchdog now has power to investigate systemic misconduct issues - Terrace Standard
Change allows OPCC to probe pervasive problems, rather than handling every complaint against an officer individually
EXCLUSIVE: Black population in Surrey wants voice in policing transition - Surrey Now-Leader
'It’s not about whether it’s RCMP or Surrey Police, it’s not about which uniform, it’s about the system that’s behind it'
Saskatchewan
Moose Jaw businesses team up with police to address theft of shopping carts - MooseJawToday.com
Since shopping carts become stolen property after people remove them from a store’s property, the police service's strategic services unit has created a new initiative to deter people from taking the merchandise carriers.
Over 75% of residents satisfied with MJPS’s efforts, new survey shows - MooseJawToday.com
The board of police commissioners received the findings of the community perceptions survey during its recent meeting.
Total crimes have declined for six straight months, data show - MooseJawToday.com
The Moose Jaw Police Service presented the June crime statistics during the board of police commissioners’ recent July meeting.
Manitoba
Charges stayed against Manitoba First Nations Police Service officer accused of harassment, uttering threats | CBC News
A Manitoba First Nations Police Service constable accused of uttering threats against a lawyer has had those charges stayed in exchange for a peace bond barring him from contacting the complainant for a year.
Ontario
London Councillor Stevenson reprimanded by provincial watchdog | CTV News
A strongly-worded warning from the Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) doesn’t mean Coun. Susan Stevenson should resign from the London Police Service Board (LPSB), according to two of its members.
Harsh words, but no discipline over London, Ont. councillor’s ‘troubling’ homeless comments - London | Globalnews.ca
The Ontario Civilian Police Commission has concluded that a formal investigation into Coun. Susan Stevenson's social media posts is unnecessary, but it did recommend a 'caution.'
Lack of an insurer leaves new joint police boards in limbo | Insurance Business Canada
The municipalities are working towards a solution
Anti-racism groups want Hamilton venues to shut their doors to 'violent extremism' group Diagolon | CBC News
An anti-government group that some have called 'white supremacist' purportedly is planning a Canadian tour, prompting Hamilton community groups to call on venues in the city to deny bookings to Diagolon and the mayor to say she's 'appalled' by news of the tour.
Black, Middle Eastern people still overrepresented in police use of force stats | CBC News
Black people made up 26 per cent of the people against whom Ottawa police used force last year, even though they account for just eight per cent of the city's population.
Prescribed Dilaudids from safe supply used as currency for illicit drugs, London police say | CBC News
London police say prescribed opioids intended to prevent people from consuming street drugs are being used as currency to buy toxic, illicit drugs.
Toronto's youth firearm arrests up 161% in 2 years, new data shows | CBC News
Youth firearm arrests in Toronto have skyrocketed by 161 per cent over the past two years, new data shows, and police say the uptick is happening as gangs increasingly look to recruit young people.
Chiefs say First Nations have a ‘broken relationship’ with police - The Trillium
Shibogama First Nations Council called for action in a joint statement on the shooting death of Bruce Frogg in a Kenora park.
Halton deferring remuneration for councillors sitting on police board - Halton Hills News
Proposed compensation pending review
City expanding the number of members on the Windsor Police Services Board
Windsor City Council has approved a move to expand the number of members on the Windsor Police Service Board of Directors.
Quebec
Quebec police set up 'surprise operation' against illegal waste dumping in Oka | CBC News
Quebec's provincial police conducted a surprise operation in Oka to prevent truckers from illegally dumping hazardous materials into the Lake of Two Mountains, without warning the Kanehsatà:ke band council.
Newfoundland and Labrador
‘I don’t feel safe anymore’: Public safety concerns in Happy Valley-Goose Bay | SaltWire
'I have been planning on leaving for a while'
National
Premiers meet in Halifax to talk asylum seekers, equalization reform | CTV News
Quebec's premier wants to bring the issue of asylum seekers to the attention of his fellow provincial leaders.
Canada security 'increased' after Trump shooting: Leblanc | CTV News
Canada's security apparatus is 'exercising increased vigilance' in the wake of this weekend's deadly shooting at former U.S. president Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania, the federal public safety minister said Sunday.
Trump assassination attempt puts renewed focus on safety of Canadian politicians
Minister of Public Safety Dominic LeBlanc said Canada's spy agencies and RCMP have increased vigilance following the attempt on Trump's life.
Public Safety Minister confident RCMP will protect political leaders following Trump assassination attempt - The Globe and Mail
Dominic LeBlanc said the heads of RCMP and CSIS assured him they are exercising increased vigilance and are in contact with their U.S. partners
International
Detroit’s flawed police commission is failing to hold cops accountable
“Police oversight is dead in America’s Blackest and poorest city,” Commissioner Willie Burton says