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
Video appears to show Surrey, B.C., partygoers waving guns | CBC News
The 14-second video, which surfaced on social media platform X on July 31, shows about a dozen people at what looks like a wedding celebration, waving and pointing firearms in the air while dancing.
Smithers Police host collaborative gathering with First Nations - My Bulkley Lakes Now
Smithers RCMP hosted a gathering outside their detachment yesterday (Tuesday) to collaborate about how to better support the Lake Babine Nation. This involved the Indigenous Policing Services, Office of the […]
Victoria Police Department reveals 'safety plan' for violence-plagued tent encampment
VICTORIA, B.C. — A “safety plan” has been released by Victoria police that includes nearly $80,000 in overtime wages for officers as police and the city work to remove growing homeless encampments on city streets. The Victoria Police Department unveiled the plan on Tuesday to deal with what it says is “growing entrenchment and the […]
2-cop cars won't require hiring more Surrey Police Service officers - Surrey Now-Leader
'It's not a requirement for us to have more officers on the front line to meet the two-person car commitment,' Chief Constable says
Surrey Police Service Chief Constable expects cash 'surplus' by end of year - Surrey Now-Leader
And Surrey Police Board Administrator Mike Serr says 'We anticipate coming in quite a bit under budget this year'
Surrey Police Service's 2nd round of public consultation underway - Surrey Now-Leader
First round done 3 years ago
Accolades continue for retiring Delta Police Chief - Delta Optimist
Neil Dubord was “a little bit shocked” to be chosen as a recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal
Alberta
Calgary Police Service launches Indigenous junior police academy | LiveWire Calgary
From K9 units to traffic tickets, this past week the Calgary Police Service (CPS) gave Indigenous youth the opportunity to show what they’re made of. August 2, 2024 marked the graduation day for th…
Governor General recognizes Taber, Alta. police chief Graham Abela | CTV News
A southern Alberta police Chief has been appointed as a member of the Order of Merit.
Manitoba
Inquiry into police-shooting deaths of 2 men calls for mandatory legal funding for families | CBC News
An inquest report into the police shooting deaths of two men in Winnipeg has put a spotlight on the struggles some families face in attending such hearings, recommending mandatory funding for lawyers to represent them.
Clearing up misconceptions about Community Safety Officers - PortageOnline.com - Local news, Weather, Sports, Free Classifieds and Job Listings
Portage and other communities win fight against misleading Crime Severity rankings - PortageOnline.com - Local news, Weather, Sports, Free Classifieds and Job Listings
When it comes to trying to draw more people into Portage la Prairie, and any given community, somewhat of a hindrance had been in place by way of a Crime Severity Index (CSI) that was originally misused by a major national media outlet to form the top ten most dangerous cities in Canada. Municipalities joined their voices as one and sought for changes and their voice was heard. City of Portage la Prairie Councillor and Public Safety Chair Colin Doyle says the ranking system was an easy list for someone to pull up and decide not to move to one community and select another instead,
Ontario
Off-duty cop shot after recognizing man wanted on Canada-wide warrant in Toronto | Globalnews.ca
Toronto police say an off-duty officer was shot after he recognized a man wanted for attempted murder in a Dec. 2022 case and reported the sighting to police.
Neighbourhood watch 2.0: Guelph police ask businesses, residents to register security cameras | CBC News
It's being branded as Neighbourhood watch 2.0. A program led by the Guelph Police Service is asking people to register their home and business security cameras. Police say It will provide easier access to footage when a crime happens. But some security experts are saying you should think twice before volunteering your Ring cam.
Father and son facing terror charges for allegedly planning violent attack in Toronto, RCMP says - The Globe and Mail
Police say they learned about the plot in early July before arresting two men in a Richmond Hill, Ont., hotel on Sunday evening
Two First Nations in Ontario are ending their association with Treaty Three Police Service - APTN News
Two First Nations in northwestern Ontario say they are ending their association with the Treaty...
‘Hoax’ bomb on Toronto university campus forces police into controlled explosion - Toronto | Globalnews.ca
Toronto police say an explosive device found on a University of Toronto campus was detonated on Tuesday afternoon, with officers checking for other devices.
Chief says Treaty Three Police Service is committed to ‘being culturally responsive’ - NWONewsWatch.com
“I acknowledge the concerns that are brought forward by those leaders and at the end of the day we take these concerns very seriously.”
New police board for TBM is ready to start work - Collingwood News
The Blue Mountains OPP Detachment Board will have a more clearly defined and expanded role in the community
Police chief will host community engagement sessions - NWONewsWatch.com
The chief of police will be hosting multiple community engagement sessions this fall.
Nova Scotia
Halifax names longtime officer as new police chief | CBC News
A longtime Halifax Regional Police officer has been hired to lead the municipal force, and will be the city's first permanent Black chief in HRP history.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Labrador man detained by police over a social media post | CTV News
A University of Alberta criminologist says the recent denial of a public hearing for a Labrador man detained by police over a social media post shows the province's police complaints system is set up to protect officers.
Labrador man denied long-sought hearing about his detainment for a tweet | CBC News
Andrew Abbass has alleged for years that his detention by members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary at a western Newfoundland hospital was illegal, and he has fought for a hearing that would examine the circumstances of his arrest.
Number of inmates released into homelessness is climbing in N.L. | CBC News
Figures from Newfoundland and Labrador's Justice Department show more than 14 per cent of inmates released from the province's largest correctional facility have no address on file to go home to.
The North
Arrest of woman by Nunavik police reflects disturbing attitude towards Inuit, advocates say | CBC News
Advocates say many police officers nowadays are less experienced and respectful towards the communities they serve, causing a growing disconnect.
National
Canada protesters not guilty in Covid-blockade case
The two men were arrested and charged at a 2022 border blockade in Coutts, Alberta.
TOM URBANIAK: Canadian police vehicles should adopt bright U.K. look | SaltWire
In 1998, following extensive research, the United Kingdom adopted a national standard for the exterior look of police vehicles. Most U.K. police services ...
UK Facebook comments arrest is a warning for Canada say critics of online harms bill | True North
A video showing a man being arrested by UK police for social media comments has some Canadians warning that Canada’s own legislation could be used in a similarly “draconian” way.
Data shows violent crime up since 2015. Police say it’s not the full story - National | Globalnews.ca
The volume and severity of police-reported crime has been on "an upward trend that began in 2015," Statistics Canada said in a report released last week.
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
Conservatives demand explanation from Ottawa after terror suspects immigrated to Canada - The Globe and Mail
Ahmed Fouad Mostafa Eldidi, 62, and his son, Mostafa Eldidi, 26, were arrested in Richmond Hill, Ont. on July 28 and face nine different terrorism charges, including conspiracy to commit murder on behalf of the terror group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
International
U.K.'s PM promises 'standing army' of police to deal with rioters in wake of dance class stabbings | CBC News
Prime Minister Keir Starmer blames far-right activists and misinformation for recent riots that have rocked parts of the U.K. since a stabbing rampage at a dance class left three girls dead and many more wounded.
Police Whistleblowers Lack Protections After They Expose Misconduct | The Marshall Project
Whistleblower laws have advanced in public and private sectors, but protections for police who report illegal or unethical behavior lag far behind.
Australia Northern Territory police commissioner resigns after First Nations apology criticised - JURIST - News
Australia's Northern Territory (NT) Police Commissioner Michael Murphy resigned from the NT Police Association (NTPA) on Monday, after the NTPA criticised the apology he made to First Nations people a...