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/
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Join Us September 23rd, 2024: Surveying Public Attitudes towards the Police with Chris Giacomantonio
Currently, most police services in Canada conduct public attitude surveys on a regular basis; however, no two police services ask the same survey questions, and many police services vary their questions between surveys. These inconsistencies create problems of comparability between jurisdictions and within a given jurisdiction over time. By building surveys that are anchored in a validated set of indicators, and connected to a longer-term plan for establishing and understanding trends in attitudes, police services and governance boards can derive greater value from the surveying process. This session will therefore consider strategies for surveying public attitudes about the police, in light of recent research and key questions regarding what public attitude surveys are good for.
Chris is an assistant professor of sociology at Dalhousie University and is the Director of the Clairmont Centre for Community Safety Research. He is a criminologist and social policy researcher with over a decade of experience conducting research in Canada, the US, the UK and the European Union. His academic research has focused on the organization, governance, and reform of public police in democratic societies, and he also conducts social policy and evaluation research on a wide range of topics including criminal justice and security, harm reduction, health and social care, and social finance. Alongside his work at Dalhousie, Chris is a scientific advisor at Pier Labs, a non-profit social innovation outpost based in Halifax. Prior to working with Pier Labs, Chris was the research coordinator for the Halifax Regional Police, and before that he led the policing research portfolio as a senior analyst at the RAND Corporation’s European offices.
British Columbia
B.C. police officers file Charter challenge over phone search | CBC News
Five current and former Nelson, B.C. police officers have filed a Charter challenge against the Office of the Attorney General after a private phone and group chat search was done, during an investigation into allegedly racist and inappropriate WhatsApp messages.
Court rules against Vancouver in mushroom dispensary crackdown | CBC News
A B.C. provincial court has found the City of Vancouver failed to prove a business was selling products containing psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in magic mushrooms.
VSB's school liaison program concerning to community member
A Vancouver community member says she is concerned the school board's liaison program is returning for a second year.
Opinion: National Police Federation calling on new BC government to create public safety plan - Think Local - Castanet.net
The National Police Federation is calling on the next B.C. government, of any political stripe, to create a multifaceted public safety plan, along with adequate investment for more officers to help reverse troubling trends in crime and plan for a safe B.C. over the next four years and beyond.
Alberta
'Freedom Convoy' lawyer appointed to Alberta police review board | CTV News
A lawyer who previously represented “Freedom Convoy” organizers has been appointed to an Alberta government police review board.
Samson Cree Nation councillor calls for officers' resignations
A councillor in Samson Cree Nation is calling for the resignation of the two officers involved in a deadly shooting last week.
Will Alberta Replace the Mounties With Its Own Provincial Police Force? - The New York Times
Danielle Smith, the premier, told party supporters that the government would expand the role of its sheriffs.
Lethbridge Polytechnic partners with Grande Prairie Police Service - My Lethbridge Now
A new partnership between Lethbridge Polytechnic and the Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) will ensure newly hired officers have the sharp skills and knowledge they need to begin serving their […]
Saskatchewan
Sask. RCMP failed to properly investigate allegations against rural municipality: Civilian review board | CBC News
In a rare move, an independent federal agency says the RCMP in Saskatchewan failed to properly investigate allegations made against the rural municipality of Wilton.
Regina community partners to discuss well-being, safety downtown in Wednesday panel discussion | CBC News
Regina community partners are coming together for a panel discussion on Wednesday night to talk about ways to enhance the wellbeing and safety of downtown. It is being held at the Regina Public Library Central Branch's film theatre at 7 p.m.
VanDeSype sheds 'interim' title, becomes permanent Chief of Police - DiscoverWeyburn.com - Local news, Weather, Sports, Free Classifieds and Job Listings for the Weyburn, Saskatchewan
The search for a new Chief of Police in Weyburn is over. In a release issued Friday morning, the City of Weyburn confirmed interim Chief, Brent VanDeSype, will take step into the role effective September 1st.
Manitoba
Winnipeg police anti-theft program extended until October with boost in provincial funding | CBC News
Police officers deployed as part of an anti-theft initiative will continue patrolling three crime hot spots in Winnipeg until the end of October after the province extended its funding for the program, Premier Wab Kinew said Thursday.
Manitoba premier won’t commit to independent inquiry into murders of First Nations women - The Globe and Mail
Leaders representing more than 600 First Nations, along with the victims’ families, have urged for a commission to probe how police and officials handled the women’s killings
Downtown safety, petty crime top of mind for Winnipeggers, new poll suggests | CBC News
A new poll suggests Winnipeggers want the new top cop to focus their efforts on downtown safety and petty crime.
Ontario
Police say suspect in death of Markham realtor fled to Hong Kong - The Globe and Mail
Canada Border Services Agency says the man accused in the case left the country on Aug. 12, the same day the woman’s remains were found
High-ranking Toronto cop demoted at disciplinary hearing | CBC News
Toronto police officer Stacy Clarke has been handed a two-year demotion to the rank of inspector for her part in what disciplinary hearing officer Robin McElary-Downer called a 'cheating scheme' in a Wednesday police act tribunal decision.
Deputy police chief won't face internal discipline for stunt driving charge, board chair says | CBC News
Windsor police Deputy Chief Jason Crowley will not face any internal discipline after being charged with stunt driving last year, CBC News has learned.
Canada must unite against fear, London Police Board chair says | CBC.ca
Dr. Javeed Sukhera, chair of the London Police Services Board, spoke to CBC News about the importance of stemming misinformation, honouring the victims of the attack in London, Ont., teaching children never to be afraid of being themselves and uniting to create a country where people don't need to live in fear.
Glengarry apartments a top location for violent crime, WPS say, officers now stationed in building | CBC News
The Windsor Police Service says it’s stepping up its presence inside a troubled not-for-profit housing complex, where a 48-hour raid of the building last week resulted in 24 arrests.
Durham deputy police chief Bertrim submits resignation - Durham Post
The Durham Regional Police Service Board is announcing that Deputy Chief Dean Bertrim has provided his notice of retirement.
Senior Toronto police officer demoted after she helped Black officers cheat to secure promotions - The Globe and Mail
In a tribunal hearing decision released Wednesday, retired South Simcoe police chief Robin McElary-Downer warned that there is ‘no room in policing for noble cause corruption’
Hamilton Police Expand Core Patrol and Launch New Safety Initiatives in Downtown Core
Hamilton Police are expanding Core Patrol to address requests for an increased police presence in the downtown core.Core Patrol is a dedicated team of officers assigned to downtown Hamilton and surrounding neighbourhoods with a focus on Wellington to Bay and Cannon to Hunter. The program was introduced as a pilot in June 2023. The officers engag...
Ottawa urged to move quickly on gun regulation to stem domestic violence | CP24.com
Several civil society organizations, including women's advocates, are calling on the Liberal government to swiftly flesh out firearm legislation passed last year by enacting crucial regulations and directives.
Training: Have Your Say at the Toronto Police Board — Progress Toronto
Join us on Thursday, September 5 to learn how to speak at the Toronto Police Service Board (otherwise known as making a deputation).
Downtown residents more likely to have negative view of Ottawa police, survey shows | Canada | Head Topics
A survey prepared for the Ottawa Police Service suggests that people who live in the ByWard Market, Lowertown and Sandy Hill are more likely to have a negative opinion of the local police service and
Nova Scotia
Report calls for public apology in 'disastrous' 2021 Halifax encampment evictions | CBC News
A highly anticipated report looking into the way evictions were carried out at a Halifax encampment in 2021 offered more than three dozen recommendations for Halifax police, the police board and the city, calling it "a day of chaos for all those involved."
Cape Breton Regional Police and RCMP reach MOU on 100-series highways | SaltWire
SYDNEY — The RCMP will continue policing the Cape Breton Regional Municipality’s major highways another year. On Thursday, the Cape Breton Regional Police ...
New Brunswick
Fredericton police issue bromazolam warning after fatal overdose | CBC News
Fredericton police are warning the public that bromazolam, a potentially lethal drug, is suspected to be circulating in the city following a recent overdose death.
Officer who assaulted ex-fiancée should not keep job, says Fredericton police chief | CBC News
Fredericton Police Chief Martin Gaudet testified at an arbitration hearing that he doesn't think an officer who admitted to assaulting his former fiance should be allowed to keep his job on the police force.
Gary Forward, new Fredericton police chief, takes over Sept. 9
Gary Forward, who has had a long career with various police agencies in the province, is Fredericton's new police chief.After current Chief Martin Gaudet's retirement, Forward will begin his new role on Sept. 9. "I'm absolutely honoured to be returning to Fredericton," Forward said."It's a community that I've grown up in and lived in for several decades, and the opportunity to go back to the police force is something that I'm looking forward to," he said when reached Thursday, saying he would le
Fredericton names new police chief | CTV News
A former inspector with the Fredericton Police Force is the new chief for the organization.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Doug Snelgrove, former N.L. cop who raped civilian, released 11 months early on parole | CBC News
The St. John's police officer sentenced to four years for sexual assault is now out on parole after serving a quarter of his original sentence in custody.
Government to review public safety measures in Happy Valley-Goose Bay area | SaltWire
Recent incidents in the area prompt evaluation
The North
Q+A | New head of N.W.T. RCMP on drug crime, building trust and 'demystifying' policing | CBC News
"I want people to understand and be comfortable with their police force and understand why we do things," said N.W.T. RCMP Chief Supt. Dyson Smith.
National
Femicide: What does it mean? | CTV News
In a rare move, the Ottawa Police Service is using the term 'femicide' to describe the motivation investigators believe to be behind the killing of a 47-year-old mother.
International
Mexico clashes with the U.S. and Canada as judicial reform nears
With a congressional supermajority, the ruling coalition in Mexico wants to change all members of the Supreme Court.
Teslas Are Being Towed by Police to Collect On-Board Video
Teslas are equipped with an extensive array of cameras, and some cops are using their footage to collect evidence of possible crimes.