Join us October 24th at 12pm EST for: The Voices of Change: “Pioneering Leadership, Redefining Culture and Evaluating Recruitment Standards in Policing
Join us October 24th at 12pm EST for: The Voices of Change: “Pioneering Leadership, Redefining Culture and Evaluating Recruitment Standards in Policing with Chief Mark Crowell, Waterloo Police Service, Rory Thomson, Executive Director, Learning and Recruitment Division, Calgary Police Service, & Suzanne Christie, CEO of Responder Recruitment!
Join us for a pivotal opportunity to discover how our panelists are shifting the narrative and driving meaningful change in policing across Canada. Mark Crowell, Chief of Police for Waterloo Regional Police Services, and Rory Thompson, Executive Director of the Learning and Recruitment Division at Calgary Police Services, will be moderated by Suzanne Christie, CEO of Responder Recruitment. Together, they’ll explore the transformative power of human connection in policing, the evolution of organizational culture, and the disruption of outdated leadership models. They will also share their innovative strategies for tackling the critical challenges of recruitment and retention. This is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about the future of law enforcement, leadership, and organizational innovation.
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
BC Conservatives unveils public safety plan
The BC Conservatives unveiled its public safety platform on Monday, outlining its plans to address how "our communities have become unsafe."
Vancouver police chief on policies contributing to crime and disorder | Watch News Videos Online
Watch Vancouver police chief on policies contributing to crime and disorder Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
Nelson Police Department to host Youth Police Academy - Nelson Star
Students can learn aspects of law enforcement for free in November
Alberta
Lethbridge police officer reprimanded for accessing database in connection with Alberta MLA case | Globalnews.ca
The reprimand is to remain on the officer's record of discipline for three years, the LPS said.
Chief Neufeld calls for changes over CPS workplace incidents | CTV News
Calgary's police chief said a tribunal that looked into the conduct of Const. Mike Oakey evaluated all the evidence and made the determination he would not be fired or criminally charged.
Manitoba
Great expectations, massive challenges – Winnipeg Free Press
Transparency. A willingness to work on relationships with marginalized communities. Addressing growing mistrust. An understanding of Winnipeg’s acute social ills. The 2024 job requirements for Winnipe...
Winnipeg police: Coalition sends open letter to Manitoba premier, alleging systemic racism in police force | CTV News
Family members of those who died following interactions with Winnipeg police, advocates, and community members have written an open letter to Manitoba's premier and justice minister, alleging systemic racism within the ranks of the police service, while advocating for change.
Ontario
Poilievre demands bail reform after cop shot – CP24
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre cites the shooting of a Toronto cop by a man out on bail for other offences in demand for bail reform.
London police chief presents statistics | CTV News
Speaking in front of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, London Police Services (LPS) Chief Thai Truong gave an update on policing Tuesday.
Waterloo region has highest rate of police-reported hate crimes in Canada. What police, advocates are saying | CBC News
City police place officer in First Nations high school - SNNewsWatch.com
Thunder Bay’s chief of police said having an officer at the school will strengthen relationships and enhance student safety.
‘The community is feeling very unsafe’: Council responds by bolstering size of Kingston Police Services Board – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) The Kingston Police Services Board is expanding its ranks in response to a growing population and rising concerns over public safety.
South Simcoe police preparing more space for growing service - Barrie News
Police board approves five-year lease with InnPower that will cost department about $81,000 annually by 2029; service covers Innisfil and Bradford
Sarnia Police Service Board Appoints Inspector Michael Van Sickle as Deputy Chief Designate - The Sarnia Journal
Nova Scotia
Public to have say on Halifax police board's extra duty, off duty policies for cops - Halifax Examiner
Board also requested that police chief create and release public communications plan explaining off duty, extra duty employment.
Halifax police credit special unit for 'significant' rise in reported hate crimes - Coast Reporter
HALIFAX — The number of hate crimes reported by Halifax police in 2023 jumped by 62 per cent compared to the prior year, according to Statistics Canada, a rise that city police credit to their new hate crimes unit.
New Brunswick
Indigenous-led crisis teams in New Brunswick help people in distress, but need buy-in from police - The Globe and Mail
Deaths of Indigenous people in incidents involving police have spurred calls for improved accountability, law enforcement oversight and de-escalation training
National
‘Trying to kill us off’: Canada’s Indigenous deaths at the hands of police | Indigenous Rights News | Al Jazeera
A wave of Indigenous police-linked deaths in Canada has sparked outrage and calls for reform.
RCMP addressing concerns about lack of foreign interference followup: senior Mounties | National Post
RCMP strategy document acknowledges weaknesses in fighting foreign-interference threats - The Globe and Mail
Police in Canada ‘lack formalized awareness’ of bad actors from abroad, according to RCMP internal records
Foreign interference inquiry probes CSIS warrant application that lingered on minister's desk | CBC News
International
Iran is targeting Canadian relatives of Flight 752 victims, RCMP tells foreign interference inquiry - The Globe and Mail
Iran shot down the Ukrainian Airlines flight in January 2020, killing all 176 people on board