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
Victoria police board calls for return of school liaison officers in meeting with B.C. Human Rights Commissioner
The cancellation of the School Police Liaison Officer program in Greater Victoria remains a hot topic issue for the community.
(1) Premiers cite slain B.C. woman in letter calling for review of federal bail reform | Globalnews.ca
The letter cites the case of Tori Dunn, who was killed in what police believe was a random attack in her Surrey, B.C., home in June.
Impacted Families Call for Inquiry Amidst Failings of Civilian Police Oversight in B.C. - Pivot Legal Society
Victoria police board debates school officers with human rights commissioner - Vancouver Island Free Daily
School Liason Officers have been a hot topic amid claims that gangs are grooming Victoria students
Alberta
Edmonton Police Commission passes new, more restrictive rules for public presentations at meetings | Edmonton Journal
Edmonton police chief addresses media following outcry over police shooting | CityNews Edmonton
Just days after the family of a 28-year-old man who was shot and killed by an Edmonton police officer spoke out demanding answers, the city's police chief Dale McFee told media he wishes he could say more while Alberta's police watchdog investigates.
Accused in Coutts murder-conspiracy trial denies having plan to kill police | CBC News
Chris Carbert brought guns and body armour to the 2022 Coutts blockade but says there was no plan for violence unless he had to flee to the mountains and fend off someone trying to give him a COVID-19 vaccine shot.
Alberta government launches 2 new sheriff surveillance teams aimed at reducing rural crime | CBC News
The Alberta government has created two new sheriff surveillance teams to try to prevent criminals from targeting farms and rural businesses.
Saskatchewan
Prince Albert Grand Council studies benefits of Indigenous-led policing - SaskToday.ca
A year ago, PAGC leadership visited the Navajo Nation Police in Arizona to see how they manage policing such a large area.
Two new officers sworn in to serve with the Moose Jaw Police Service - MooseJawToday.com
On July 19, two new police officers — Daniel Heimbecker and Jackson Anderson — have taken their oath to serve and protect the community
Manitoba
Winnipeg man charged with human smuggling had been stopped by police near border before: lawsuit | CBC News
A Winnipeg man charged in February with smuggling eight foreign nationals into Canada had been stopped by police near the Emerson border crossing twice before that, according to recently filed court documents.
Ontario
Speed cameras dinging far more Ottawa police officers this year | CBC News
The Ottawa Police Association says it's fair that officers don't pay tickets when cameras clock them speeding.
Police 'barricaded' protesters in Ottawa's downtown, Pat King's lawyer argues | CBC News
A lawyer for "Freedom Convoy" leader Pat King blamed "all levels of government" — not protesters — for disrupting Ottawa's downtown core for more than three weeks in early 2022, suggesting police "barricaded" demonstrators to prevent them from leaving the city.
Trial of Ottawa convoy protest participant Pat King heads to closing arguments | CBC News
Closing arguments in the trial of a prominent figure in what became known as the Freedom Convoy will be heard in an Ottawa courtroom Friday.
Police to step up patrols in 8 ByWard Market 'hot spots' | CBC News
Ottawa police say they plan to increase their presence in eight specific areas of the downtown core they claim are "hot spots" for crime and social disorder.
‘Halley’s comet moment’: How a new 911 system could improve public safety | Globalnews.ca
The new system – called Next Generation 9-1-1 – replaces decades-old analog technology in emergency communication centres with a digital network.
Toronto police seeing uptick in assaults against parking officers | CP24.com
Toronto police say they are seeing an increase in the number of assaults on parking enforcement officers (PEOs) in the city, which the chief of police is describing as a 'disturbing trend.'
Residents welcome to attend Niagara police board meeting July 25 - PelhamToday.ca
Public portion can be viewed on YouTube; agenda available online
Like North Bay, still no updated timeline for Sudbury police adoption of body-worn cameras - North Bay News
Despite the Greater Sudbury Police Board approving funds for body-worn cameras within their 2021 budget, with an initial rollout planned for late 2022, none are currently in use and interim acting Chief Natalie Hiltz declined to share an updated timeline for their implementation
Training: Have Your Say at the Toronto Police Board — Progress Toronto
Join us on Wednesday, July 24 to learn how to speak at the Toronto Police Service Board (otherwise known as making a deputation).
Nova Scotia
Police vehicle set on fire in Digby County amid spike in violent crimes | CBC News
RCMP say one of their vehicles was set on fire while parked at a service shop in Meteghan, N.S., the latest in a string of violent crimes that has prompted police to double its workforce in the coastal Digby County fishing community.
MLA Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin says crime is on the rise | CTV News
A spike in crime has a Nova Scotia MLA speaking out for a change in her constituency.
Premier says he skipped Halifax Pride parade because of safety concerns | CBC News
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston was absent from this year's Halifax Pride parade. Houston says he was advised by the RCMP not to participate because of safety concerns.
The North
Witnesses say woman dragged by Nunavik Police Service was having a seizure | CBC News
Witnesses to the incident on Thursday night say the woman was having a seizure while she was being dragged by police into custody. Though police say they arrested the woman without causing further injury.
National
Universities, police spread ‘jaw-dropping’ misinformation about encampments ⋆ The Breach
Internal emails, leaked recordings, and interviews at six universities reveal a pattern of misinformation targeting pro-Palestinian student encampments before and after crackdowns
Premiers send letter to feds demanding bail reform after homicide | CBC News
Canada's premiers have sent a letter to the prime minister demanding a thorough review of the bail system after a B.C. woman was killed in her home. The man charged in her killing was out on bail on criminal charges for an unrelated robbery.
Paying more for policing doesn’t stop or reduce crime
An analysis of trends over the last 20 years in Canada could not find any correlation between increases in municipal police budgets and a reduction in crime rates. There’s another way forward.
Canadian politics is ‘not safe’ right now, and MPs ‘are in harm’s way’: former public safety minister - The Hill Times
‘Many’ MPs work ‘in a perpetual state of fear,’ says Liberal MP Marco Mendicino. NDP MP Charlie Angus was recently accosted at a beach in his riding. House Sgt.-at-Arms Patrick McDonell said harassment of MPs has increased almost 800 per cent in the last five years. Countless MPs, cabinet ministers, party leaders, and the prime minister have been subjected to threats and death threats. This should not be normal.
International
Chair of Police Oversight Board Resigns After Mayor Adams Pushes Her Out - The New York Times
Arva Rice, who led the Civilian Complaint Review Board, had criticized the Police Department and sought more power and funding for the independent agency.
Kamala Harris joins calls for police reforms after Sonya Massey killing | Kamala Harris | The Guardian
Vice-president says Black woman who was shot in her home by an Illinois sheriff’s deputy ‘deserved to be safe’
Met Police commissioner seeks new recruits to 'change the force'
A campaign to recruit new officers and reform the force follows a series of scandals at the Met.