
So grateful to our incredible sponsors for their generous support. Thank you for empowering this year’s conference to reach even greater heights!
Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board – Host Sponsorship – $25,000
York Regional Police Services Board – Champion Sponsor – $10,000
Halton Police Board – Advocate Sponsor – $5,000
Toronto Police Services Board – Advocate Sponsor – $5,000
Kennebecasis Regional Joint Board of Police Commissioners – Cultivator & Friend Sponsor – $3,500
CARFAX For Police – Cultivator & Exhibitor Sponsor – $3,100
Regional Municipality of Peel Police Service Board – Cultivator Sponsor – $2,500
Malatest - R.A. Malatest & Associates Ltd. - Exhibitor Sponsor - $1,100
Coalition for Canadian Police Reform – Exhibitor Sponsor – $1,100
Regina Board of Police Commissioners – Friend Sponsor – $1,000
Guelph Police Services Board – Friend Sponsor – $1,000
Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Service Board – Friend Sponsor – $1,000
Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners – Friend Sponsor – $1,000
Alberta Association of Police Governance – Friend Sponsor – $1,000
Durham Regional Police Service Board – Friend Sponsor – $1,000
Ottawa Police Services Board – Friend Sponsor – $1,000
Port Moody Police Board – Coffee Break Sponsor – $850
Greater Sudbury Police Services Board – Peer Sponsor – $500

The CAPG is thrilled to be a strategic partner of the Evidence-based Policing conference to be held in October
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Join us at the beautiful Blue Mountain Resort and Conference Centre to learn about developments in evidence-based policing and the positive impact research-driven decision-making is having on policing in Canada.
British Columbia
Watchdog suggests review of how RCMP interact with Indigenous people, mental health calls | CBC News
Surrey Police Service asks for $12.2M contract with Axon for tech advancement - Peace Arch News
Axon is a U.S. company with offices in Canada. The 5-year contract involves drones, body cameras and more
B.C.'s crime rate drops 7 per cent, severity index drops 11 per cent - The Chilliwack Progress
But an expert cautions that the crime severity index is still up over 10 years, which he calls a more valuable measure.
Alberta

Edmonton police investigating new reports of extortion targeting South Asian community | Radio-Canada.ca
6 incidents, including at least 1 arson, reported since early June

Former Blood Tribe police chief pleads guilty to assault of former constable in Quebec
Former Blood Tribe police chief Brice Iron Shirt has pleaded guilty to assault, after a former constable accused him of inappropriately touching her.
Manitoba

Councillor with correctional officer background poised to join police board – Winnipeg Free Press
Coun. Evan Duncan will be nominated to become the next member of the Winnipeg Police Board.
Ontario

Police in Ontario Increasingly Obstruct Harm Reduction Service Delivery
Police surveillance and interference block life-saving care as the province becomes more hostile to harm reduction, our study shows.

Police board looks to reform handling of major events after convoy controversy - Capital Current
The Ottawa Police Service Board is looking to modernize the policies that govern how local law enforcement officers handle major events such as mass demonstrations, Ottawa-hosted international meetings and royal visits. The planned reforms to the OPS Major Events Policy (CR-17) will take place through a phased approach that aims to address a confluence of oversight findings, legislative reforms and...

Sault news: Anishinabek Police Service launches new website
The Anishinabek Police Service has unveiled a redesigned website, offering improved accessibility, streamlined services and culturally sensitive design for the communities it serves.

Impaired driving still a concern in eastern Ontario, police say
Police are concerned about how many people are impaired and get behind the wheel in the eastern part of Ontario. Officials said that there has been a slight decrease in the number of impaired drivers in the region over the last year. According to officials, there have been 575 impaired driving incidents in the first […]

Small-town police chief joins other top cops, rips bail for 'prolific offenders' | London Free Press
LETTER: Calls grow louder for mayor to step down from police board - Sault Ste. Marie News
Reader feels 'this Police Services Board has lost the trust of the people it was meant to serve'
Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia municipal police chiefs question province’s shift to expand RCMP coverage - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
Ryan Leil, chief of the New Glasgow Regional Police, says the existing model is working for the 10 municipalities in the province that have their own police force.
National

Jews Were Top Target of Hate Crimes in Canada in 2024, but Total Slightly Down From 2023 - World News - Haaretz.com

Workplace assessment of RCMP watchdog found 'clear call for change,' documents show
An independent assessment of the RCMP watchdog uncovered concerns about favoritism, a lack of transparency, and more.

Carney vows new bail reform legislation by fall, blames U.S. for illegal guns in Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising new legislation on bail reform in the fall, and is pointing the finger at the United States when it comes to illegal guns.

Carney government cuts unfairly hit First Nations
Budget cuts to Indigenous services violate equality rights and risk legal, moral, and financial consequences.
International

The Need To Reduce Police Militarization In The United States – The Organization for World Peace
In 1997, the National Defense Authorization Act was signed into law by U.S. President Bill Clinton. According to section 1033 of the bill, the Secretary of Defense is permitted to transfer surplus …