CAPG is excited to be a sponsor of Canada’s first in-person Evidence-Based Policing Conference – Building Bridges at Blue.
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
Surrey spent $1.3-million on failed court battle to halt police transition, records show - The Globe and Mail
Mayor Brenda Locke defended the cost as money ‘pretty well spent’
Kamloops, B.C., led Canada in reported crime rates for 2023 | CBC News
Kamloops, B.C., had Canada’s highest crime rate in 2023 for communities with at least 100,000 people, though one expert says residents should “absolutely not” be alarmed.
Feds address B.C. premier's call for bail reform after Surrey murder
The federal minister of justice penned a response to the country's premiers who demanded bail reform following the murder of a Surrey woman.
Former Vancouver police head of public affairs claims harassment | CBC News
The former director of public affairs for the Vancouver Police Department is suing the city, the force and one of the VPD's most prominent spokespeople for alleged "gender and racial discrimination, harassment and bullying."
Alberta
Lawyer for Coutts accused says client 'bit of a wing nut,' but not murder conspirator
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — The defence lawyer for Chris Carbert says her client is “a bit of a wing nut” who fell down a conspiracy rabbit hole at the border blockade in Coutts, Alta., but that doesn’t make him guilty of conspiring to kill police. Katherin Beyak, in her closing address to the jury Tuesday, said […]
Use of force, traffic safety focus of Calgary police commission meeting | CTV News
The Calgary Police Commission is set to discuss use of force and traffic safety during its monthly meeting on Wednesday
Saskatchewan
Crime is on the rise in Saskatchewan, police stats show | Watch News Videos Online
Watch Crime is on the rise in Saskatchewan, police stats show Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
Moose Jaw Police discuss Stats Canada crime severity report - DiscoverMooseJaw.com - Local news, Weather, Sports, Free Classifieds and Job Listings
Saskatchewan tops StatsCan crime severity list for 25th year in a row | CBC News
A new Statistics Canada report shows Saskatchewan has again led the country on the national crime severity index.
Residents invited to attend police board meeting to learn about new crime data - MooseJawToday.com
The conference starts at 2 p.m. at the police headquarters.
Moose Jaw safer now than 20 years ago, new data suggests - MooseJawToday.com
The Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) and Board of Police Commissioners held a news conference on July 29 to discuss Statistics Canada’s recent release of the 2023 crime severity index (CIS) data.
Manitoba
City survey probes community safety, well-being – Brandon Sun
The City of Brandon is looking for input and feedback from Brandonites about how they perceive community safety and well-being. Citizens are being encouraged to complete the 103-question survey that i...
Manitoba sending delegation to Houston to look at model that housed thousands of homeless people | CBC News
The Manitoba government is sending a delegation to Houston as it attempts to learn from the Texas city's success in housing tens of thousands of homeless people.
Ontario
Ontario spending $134M on 5 new police helicopters | CBC News
The Ontario government is purchasing five new police helicopters to be used in the Greater Toronto Area and in Ottawa, at a cost of $134 million.
Windsor police officer accused of telling youth to seek revenge avoids discipline due to retirement | CBC News
A Windsor, Ont., police officer will no longer face the possibility of internal discipline for allegedly not doing a proper assault investigation and then directing the victim's older brother to seek out revenge himself.
Family of man shot by Toronto police fights for justice | CBC News
32-year-old Tylor Coore was shot Tuesday, after police responded to a call about a man with a knife in Cabbagetown. His family, who are raising money for his legal fees, says Coore has mental health issues and needed help, not enforcement.
Police admit they 'lost sight' of speeding van minutes before deadly Highway 401 wrong-way crash | CBC News
Officers pursuing a robbery suspect driving a cargo van — later involved in a deadly wrong-way crash near Toronto — initially 'lost sight' of the vehicle minutes before it barrelled onto Highway 401 on April 29, according to a new police report. The van's surviving passenger is due in court Thursday.
Father, son arrested for 'alleged terrorist activities in the GTA': RCMP | CP24.com
The RCMP says that a father and son have been arrested in connection with “alleged terrorist activities in the GTA.”
Chaplain accused of trying to get victim to drop domestic violence charges while he was with Windsor police | CBC News
During his first two months as a volunteer chaplain with Windsor, Ont., police, Hassan Rkie was accused of trying to get a victim to drop domestic violence charges in an ongoing case, CBC News has learned. He's charged with obstructing justice and his next court hearing is Friday.
York police sought outside help in Stronach sex assault probe: source | CBC News
Peel Regional Police began investigating Ontario businessman Frank Stronach after York Regional Police approached their neighbouring agency for assistance, a source told CBC News. The 91-year old, who founded multiple businesses based in York Region, faces 13 charges, including rape.
Close working relationship with police just got closer for mayor of Mississauga | INsauga
Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish, who’s no stranger to working with police in an official capacity, will now work even more closely with Peel Regional Police brass as one of two new members of the region’s police services board. Parrish and lifelong Peel resident and businessman Omar Khan were announced on Tuesday as new members of […]
City unveils new anti-Black racism action plan, asks for feedback | CBC News
The city must do a better job at engaging Black Londoners and making sure they have opportunities to thrive despite systemic racism, officials say, and a newly-unveiled anti-Black racism action plan that will make strides toward that goal.
Over 30 per cent decrease in hate crime calls in July, but up 55 per cent on the year: Toronto police
Toronto police say hate crime calls have decreased by over 30 per cent in the month of July.
Officer wellness, community relationships priorities for new LaSalle police chief | CBC News
Michael Pearce takes the helm after the retirement of former police Chief Duncan Davies. Pearce joins the LaSalle police service from the Chatham-Kent Police Service's community patrol branch, where he was the inspector in charge of the branch.
Nishnawbe Aski Police Service relocates its headquarters - TimminsToday.com
Based in Thunder Bay, NAPS is the largest First Nations police service in Canada
New community safety committee will replace former Grey Highlands police board - Collingwood News
Future role of group will be clarified in future
Guelph improves in crime severity ranking, 8th safest community in Canada - Guelph News
Ranking an improvement from 12th lowest a year earlier and Guelph’s best overall ranking since 2015
Barrie ranked among Canada's safest cities in 2023: StatCan - Orillia News
Crime severity index 'is such a small slice of what’s really going on,' warns official from Orillia campus of Georgian College
'Eye opener': York officer goes north for exposure to Indigenous culture - Newmarket News
Operation Northern Exposure involves officers from southern Ontario forces attending calls for service, engaging with community members, and immersing themselves in northern and Indigenous culture and practices
Ward 10 councillor joins Windsor Police Service board
The Windsor Police Service Board has welcomed a new member.
Quebec
Police ethics commissioner investigating police north of Montreal
“A clear message,” said Joel DeBellefeuillle from the Red Coalition, about Quebec's Police Ethics Commissioner investigating police north of Montreal for allegedly failing to ensure the safety of four young black women. Gareth Madoc-Jones reports.
Nova Scotia
Police-reported crimes declining in Nova Scotia: Statistics Canada | SaltWire
HALIFAX, N.S. — According to statistics released on Thursday, the volume and severity of police-reported crimes is headed down in Nova Scotia, bucking the ...
Africville family reunion organizer calls for safety review after shooting | CBC News
The president of the Africville Genealogy Society is calling for a safety audit after five people were shot during the community's 41st annual reunion on Halifax over the weekend.
New Brunswick
Opposition leaders rap Higgs for 2021 removal of top RCMP officer | CBC News
Opposition leaders say new information about the 2021 departure of the RCMP’s top officer in New Brunswick is another example of Premier Blaine Higgs blaming others for his lack of leadership.
National
Child porn report rate up 52% in 2023: StatCan | CTV News
Last year, reported child pornography cases increased by more than 50 per cent in Canada, in part due to more cases being sent to police by specialized internet child exploitation units, according to a Statistics Canada report.
Harsher bail reforms an expensive ‘fool's game’ that neglects evidence-based solutions, say criminologists - The Hill Times
Reactionary measures meant to appear ‘tough on crime’ focus on the ‘low-hanging fruit while ignoring the root of the problem,’ says Queen's University criminology professor Nicole Myers.
Canada’s strategy to combat human trafficking expires this year; advocates demand government action on a new, stronger plan | The Pointer
Canada’s strategy to combat human trafficking expires this year; advocates demand government action on a new, stronger plan
Canada News: Intelligence task force to monitor all future by-elections for foreign interference: Ottawa | Canadian News | Head Topics
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections Task Force will be watching for signs of meddling in Quebec and Manitoba by-elections
International
Olympic Games Paris 2024: Canadian police are on the ground | CTV News
France has reached out to partners around the world to provide support, with 1,800 officers taking up duties on the ground. Sixteen of those officers hail from Canada.
Amid calls for more police training following Massey killing, here’s a better idea | Opinion – Sun Sentinel
A sociology professor who has studied police body camera usage writes that they may not be enough deterrent, but personal liability insurance might help.